Each color indices a sufficient input subset (SIS) such that prediction on that subset of words (all other words masked out) exceeds the threshold value (in positive examples, prediction >= 0.85, in negative examples, prediction <= 0.45). Underline indicates known human sentence-level annotations. The examples in this set were held-out during training. Highlight shade indicates word rank in the rationale, darker means more important, with linear scaling.
Example 5
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
poured from a 24oz bottle into a large appearance this pours a deep bronze amber in color this beer has some of the best head formation and retention that i have ever seen along with lots and lots of sticky lacing smell tons of piney resinous evergreen abound in this ale cant get enough of this beer its the best smelling harvest ale i 've ever had the pleasure of enjoying taste huge flavor profile with lots of bitterness and only a little malt sweetness as this beer warms up the bitterness really dominates the flavor i 'm tasting lot of subtle orange aromas mouthfeel full body beer with alot of carbonation overall i love this beer in my opinion its nevada 's best beer overall the price is i bought my for 3 99 so much flavor and biting bitterness this harvest ale has no equalWith Integrated Gradients:
poured from a 24oz bottle into a large appearance this pours a deep bronze amber in color this beer has some of the best head formation and retention that i have ever seen along with lots and lots of sticky lacing smell tons of piney resinous evergreen abound in this ale cant get enough of this beer its the best smelling harvest ale i 've ever had the pleasure of enjoying taste huge flavor profile with lots of bitterness and only a little malt sweetness as this beer warms up the bitterness really dominates the flavor i 'm tasting lot of subtle orange aromas mouthfeel full body beer with alot of carbonation overall i love this beer in my opinion its nevada 's best beer overall the price is i bought my for 3 99 so much flavor and biting bitterness this harvest ale has no equalWith LIME:
poured from a 24oz bottle into a large appearance this pours a deep bronze amber in color this beer has some of the best head formation and retention that i have ever seen along with lots and lots of sticky lacing smell tons of piney resinous evergreen abound in this ale cant get enough of this beer its the best smelling harvest ale i 've ever had the pleasure of enjoying taste huge flavor profile with lots of bitterness and only a little malt sweetness as this beer warms up the bitterness really dominates the flavor i 'm tasting lot of subtle orange aromas mouthfeel full body beer with alot of carbonation overall i love this beer in my opinion its nevada 's best beer overall the price is i bought my for 3 99 so much flavor and biting bitterness this harvest ale has no equalWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured from a 24oz bottle into a large appearance this pours a deep bronze amber in color this beer has some of the best head formation and retention that i have ever seen along with lots and lots of sticky lacing smell tons of piney resinous evergreen abound in this ale cant get enough of this beer its the best smelling harvest ale i 've ever had the pleasure of enjoying taste huge flavor profile with lots of bitterness and only a little malt sweetness as this beer warms up the bitterness really dominates the flavor i 'm tasting lot of subtle orange aromas mouthfeel full body beer with alot of carbonation overall i love this beer in my opinion its nevada 's best beer overall the price is i bought my for 3 99 so much flavor and biting bitterness this harvest ale has no equalExample 7
Rationale length SIS = [3, 4, 6]With SIS Method:
thanks to for sharing this bottle poured chilled into a a a very hazy dark amber w 2 5 fingers of rocky light tan head thick lace on the glass like webbing s a strong sweet fruit like candied citrus and honeyed pineapple w a hint of mango and papaya w a subtle green tea tinge like herbs w a gentle grape lemony acidic nose m the feel is delightful and not at all what you would expect considering the fruit filled aroma not overly sweet the texture is aided by tingling carbonation and mild juicy fruity notes w light sweet and nutty woody earthy tinges and mild acidity w a semi sweet finish the astringent aspect is mild w alcohol only noted in very slight ways t a lot of tropical fruit and white flavor like gooseberry w a mild pineapple and sweet pine w herbs tea and lychee w a hint of mango the flavor is accented by sweet but not syrupy malt that accompanies a mild pear and pine taste w very very light minty clean elements the taste of citrus is there but enveloped by papaya and passionfruit w an alcohol flavor and resinous slightly bitter finish the finish is semi dry w a refreshing flavor more than any other single hop ale i have had d i found the taste of this to be like fruit in peculiar fresh hoppy aspects w great drinkability and bitter sweet blend which is intensely packed with nelson sauvin hop goodness juicy and deliciousWith Integrated Gradients:
thanks to for sharing this bottle poured chilled into a a a very hazy dark amber w 2 5 fingers of rocky light tan head thick lace on the glass like webbing s a strong sweet fruit like candied citrus and honeyed pineapple w a hint of mango and papaya w a subtle green tea tinge like herbs w a gentle grape lemony acidic nose m the feel is delightful and not at all what you would expect considering the fruit filled aroma not overly sweet the texture is aided by tingling carbonation and mild juicy fruity notes w light sweet and nutty woody earthy tinges and mild acidity w a semi sweet finish the astringent aspect is mild w alcohol only noted in very slight ways t a lot of tropical fruit and white flavor like gooseberry w a mild pineapple and sweet pine w herbs tea and lychee w a hint of mango the flavor is accented by sweet but not syrupy malt that accompanies a mild pear and pine taste w very very light minty clean elements the taste of citrus is there but enveloped by papaya and passionfruit w an alcohol flavor and resinous slightly bitter finish the finish is semi dry w a refreshing flavor more than any other single hop ale i have had d i found the taste of this to be like fruit in peculiar fresh hoppy aspects w great drinkability and bitter sweet blend which is intensely packed with nelson sauvin hop goodness juicy and deliciousWith LIME:
thanks to for sharing this bottle poured chilled into a a a very hazy dark amber w 2 5 fingers of rocky light tan head thick lace on the glass like webbing s a strong sweet fruit like candied citrus and honeyed pineapple w a hint of mango and papaya w a subtle green tea tinge like herbs w a gentle grape lemony acidic nose m the feel is delightful and not at all what you would expect considering the fruit filled aroma not overly sweet the texture is aided by tingling carbonation and mild juicy fruity notes w light sweet and nutty woody earthy tinges and mild acidity w a semi sweet finish the astringent aspect is mild w alcohol only noted in very slight ways t a lot of tropical fruit and white flavor like gooseberry w a mild pineapple and sweet pine w herbs tea and lychee w a hint of mango the flavor is accented by sweet but not syrupy malt that accompanies a mild pear and pine taste w very very light minty clean elements the taste of citrus is there but enveloped by papaya and passionfruit w an alcohol flavor and resinous slightly bitter finish the finish is semi dry w a refreshing flavor more than any other single hop ale i have had d i found the taste of this to be like fruit in peculiar fresh hoppy aspects w great drinkability and bitter sweet blend which is intensely packed with nelson sauvin hop goodness juicy and deliciousWith Perturbative Baseline:
thanks to for sharing this bottle poured chilled into a a a very hazy dark amber w 2 5 fingers of rocky light tan head thick lace on the glass like webbing s a strong sweet fruit like candied citrus and honeyed pineapple w a hint of mango and papaya w a subtle green tea tinge like herbs w a gentle grape lemony acidic nose m the feel is delightful and not at all what you would expect considering the fruit filled aroma not overly sweet the texture is aided by tingling carbonation and mild juicy fruity notes w light sweet and nutty woody earthy tinges and mild acidity w a semi sweet finish the astringent aspect is mild w alcohol only noted in very slight ways t a lot of tropical fruit and white flavor like gooseberry w a mild pineapple and sweet pine w herbs tea and lychee w a hint of mango the flavor is accented by sweet but not syrupy malt that accompanies a mild pear and pine taste w very very light minty clean elements the taste of citrus is there but enveloped by papaya and passionfruit w an alcohol flavor and resinous slightly bitter finish the finish is semi dry w a refreshing flavor more than any other single hop ale i have had d i found the taste of this to be like fruit in peculiar fresh hoppy aspects w great drinkability and bitter sweet blend which is intensely packed with nelson sauvin hop goodness juicy and deliciousExample 13
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
clear copper colored brew medium cream colored head floral hop nose caramel malt caramel malt front dominated by a nice floral hop backround grapefruit tones very tasty hops run the show with this brew thin to medium mouth not a bad choice if you 're looking for a nice hop treatWith Integrated Gradients:
clear copper colored brew medium cream colored head floral hop nose caramel malt caramel malt front dominated by a nice floral hop backround grapefruit tones very tasty hops run the show with this brew thin to medium mouth not a bad choice if you 're looking for a nice hop treatWith LIME:
clear copper colored brew medium cream colored head floral hop nose caramel malt caramel malt front dominated by a nice floral hop backround grapefruit tones very tasty hops run the show with this brew thin to medium mouth not a bad choice if you 're looking for a nice hop treatWith Perturbative Baseline:
clear copper colored brew medium cream colored head floral hop nose caramel malt caramel malt front dominated by a nice floral hop backround grapefruit tones very tasty hops run the show with this brew thin to medium mouth not a bad choice if you 're looking for a nice hop treatExample 17
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
a a nice ruby color with a 2 finger off white head with lacing s a wonderful citrusy hop smell along with caramel malt and some piney ness t it has a nice maltiness but is still bitter you can definitely taste the hops it is bitter and piney and has some citrus in the middle there is a nice bitterness in the end it is sticky and coats the mouth m it has a nice medium mouth feel and it coats the mouth a little d it is a good dipa and i could see myself drinking this again a great addition to texas ' selection on a side note i dominated a while drinking this so if you cant tie a tie drink this and you will be able toWith Integrated Gradients:
a a nice ruby color with a 2 finger off white head with lacing s a wonderful citrusy hop smell along with caramel malt and some piney ness t it has a nice maltiness but is still bitter you can definitely taste the hops it is bitter and piney and has some citrus in the middle there is a nice bitterness in the end it is sticky and coats the mouth m it has a nice medium mouth feel and it coats the mouth a little d it is a good dipa and i could see myself drinking this again a great addition to texas ' selection on a side note i dominated a while drinking this so if you cant tie a tie drink this and you will be able toWith LIME:
a a nice ruby color with a 2 finger off white head with lacing s a wonderful citrusy hop smell along with caramel malt and some piney ness t it has a nice maltiness but is still bitter you can definitely taste the hops it is bitter and piney and has some citrus in the middle there is a nice bitterness in the end it is sticky and coats the mouth m it has a nice medium mouth feel and it coats the mouth a little d it is a good dipa and i could see myself drinking this again a great addition to texas ' selection on a side note i dominated a while drinking this so if you cant tie a tie drink this and you will be able toWith Perturbative Baseline:
a a nice ruby color with a 2 finger off white head with lacing s a wonderful citrusy hop smell along with caramel malt and some piney ness t it has a nice maltiness but is still bitter you can definitely taste the hops it is bitter and piney and has some citrus in the middle there is a nice bitterness in the end it is sticky and coats the mouth m it has a nice medium mouth feel and it coats the mouth a little d it is a good dipa and i could see myself drinking this again a great addition to texas ' selection on a side note i dominated a while drinking this so if you cant tie a tie drink this and you will be able toExample 20
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
i was handed a glass of this unusual beer at a small party this evening and i was told it was something special from belgium i put my nose to it right away to it after being told it was a lambic i thought the fragrances of tart apples and fruit were going to knock me out or at least scare me away from enjoying it the first taste was a very spicy and tart flavor that made me question like many other belgian beers i had tasted recently was this made from apples and hard cider i put the glass down to taste the home brewed version of poor 's i had made with great success it 's smooth sweet flavor contrasted well with the lambic which i thought may have needed more time to settle i that while this could be found at whole foods i did n't think it would be served in stadium anytime soon as one needed a lot of time to go over it to find its reason of beingWith Integrated Gradients:
i was handed a glass of this unusual beer at a small party this evening and i was told it was something special from belgium i put my nose to it right away to it after being told it was a lambic i thought the fragrances of tart apples and fruit were going to knock me out or at least scare me away from enjoying it the first taste was a very spicy and tart flavor that made me question like many other belgian beers i had tasted recently was this made from apples and hard cider i put the glass down to taste the home brewed version of poor 's i had made with great success it 's smooth sweet flavor contrasted well with the lambic which i thought may have needed more time to settle i that while this could be found at whole foods i did n't think it would be served in stadium anytime soon as one needed a lot of time to go over it to find its reason of beingWith LIME:
i was handed a glass of this unusual beer at a small party this evening and i was told it was something special from belgium i put my nose to it right away to it after being told it was a lambic i thought the fragrances of tart apples and fruit were going to knock me out or at least scare me away from enjoying it the first taste was a very spicy and tart flavor that made me question like many other belgian beers i had tasted recently was this made from apples and hard cider i put the glass down to taste the home brewed version of poor 's i had made with great success it 's smooth sweet flavor contrasted well with the lambic which i thought may have needed more time to settle i that while this could be found at whole foods i did n't think it would be served in stadium anytime soon as one needed a lot of time to go over it to find its reason of beingWith Perturbative Baseline:
i was handed a glass of this unusual beer at a small party this evening and i was told it was something special from belgium i put my nose to it right away to it after being told it was a lambic i thought the fragrances of tart apples and fruit were going to knock me out or at least scare me away from enjoying it the first taste was a very spicy and tart flavor that made me question like many other belgian beers i had tasted recently was this made from apples and hard cider i put the glass down to taste the home brewed version of poor 's i had made with great success it 's smooth sweet flavor contrasted well with the lambic which i thought may have needed more time to settle i that while this could be found at whole foods i did n't think it would be served in stadium anytime soon as one needed a lot of time to go over it to find its reason of beingExample 23
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
very dark and opaque with a nice light tan head incredibly foamy and beautiful to look at lacing is present but not very consistent smell is exquisite extreme coffee grounds espresso and roasted malts i pick up bits of burnt wood in the background and a little chocolate even whiffs of oatmeal wonderful aroma taste is quite coffee grounds however not as as i would assume the coffee blends fairly well alongside milk chocolate dark chocolate and espresso there is also some molasses sweetness and a chocolaty aftertaste medium to full bodied but quite smooth with alcohol completely hidden it would be hard to drink several of these due to the infusion of coffee but something i would drink again i 'd even recommend this to coffee thanks to its balanceWith Integrated Gradients:
very dark and opaque with a nice light tan head incredibly foamy and beautiful to look at lacing is present but not very consistent smell is exquisite extreme coffee grounds espresso and roasted malts i pick up bits of burnt wood in the background and a little chocolate even whiffs of oatmeal wonderful aroma taste is quite coffee grounds however not as as i would assume the coffee blends fairly well alongside milk chocolate dark chocolate and espresso there is also some molasses sweetness and a chocolaty aftertaste medium to full bodied but quite smooth with alcohol completely hidden it would be hard to drink several of these due to the infusion of coffee but something i would drink again i 'd even recommend this to coffee thanks to its balanceWith LIME:
very dark and opaque with a nice light tan head incredibly foamy and beautiful to look at lacing is present but not very consistent smell is exquisite extreme coffee grounds espresso and roasted malts i pick up bits of burnt wood in the background and a little chocolate even whiffs of oatmeal wonderful aroma taste is quite coffee grounds however not as as i would assume the coffee blends fairly well alongside milk chocolate dark chocolate and espresso there is also some molasses sweetness and a chocolaty aftertaste medium to full bodied but quite smooth with alcohol completely hidden it would be hard to drink several of these due to the infusion of coffee but something i would drink again i 'd even recommend this to coffee thanks to its balanceWith Perturbative Baseline:
very dark and opaque with a nice light tan head incredibly foamy and beautiful to look at lacing is present but not very consistent smell is exquisite extreme coffee grounds espresso and roasted malts i pick up bits of burnt wood in the background and a little chocolate even whiffs of oatmeal wonderful aroma taste is quite coffee grounds however not as as i would assume the coffee blends fairly well alongside milk chocolate dark chocolate and espresso there is also some molasses sweetness and a chocolaty aftertaste medium to full bodied but quite smooth with alcohol completely hidden it would be hard to drink several of these due to the infusion of coffee but something i would drink again i 'd even recommend this to coffee thanks to its balanceExample 29
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
12oz bottle split with a pours black with mahogany edges nice small cap of coffee colored dense and creamy head that settles to a faint ring and some small islands of fizz s of bourbon and dark roasted almost burnt malts port and molasses booze soaked blackberries brown sugar t well the bourbon takes the lead and never gives it up this is not to say that its all booze lots of some of the malts this tongue has ever come across and a blackstrap molasses sweetness port soaked dark fruit and brown sugar on top the wood plays a nice earthy role and adds some faint vanilla m medium to light body and about he same in carb i remember this being thicker and lively but this is a well aged bottle of a huge brew i really like how the barrel imparts almost a wood grain texture to the mouthfeel long linger d well its not an every day kind of beer hell its not even a whole bottle kind of beer but that being said this stuff is super complex and a true whiskey bomb not for the faint of heart but if you like em from the barrel this one is for youWith Integrated Gradients:
12oz bottle split with a pours black with mahogany edges nice small cap of coffee colored dense and creamy head that settles to a faint ring and some small islands of fizz s of bourbon and dark roasted almost burnt malts port and molasses booze soaked blackberries brown sugar t well the bourbon takes the lead and never gives it up this is not to say that its all booze lots of some of the malts this tongue has ever come across and a blackstrap molasses sweetness port soaked dark fruit and brown sugar on top the wood plays a nice earthy role and adds some faint vanilla m medium to light body and about he same in carb i remember this being thicker and lively but this is a well aged bottle of a huge brew i really like how the barrel imparts almost a wood grain texture to the mouthfeel long linger d well its not an every day kind of beer hell its not even a whole bottle kind of beer but that being said this stuff is super complex and a true whiskey bomb not for the faint of heart but if you like em from the barrel this one is for youWith LIME:
12oz bottle split with a pours black with mahogany edges nice small cap of coffee colored dense and creamy head that settles to a faint ring and some small islands of fizz s of bourbon and dark roasted almost burnt malts port and molasses booze soaked blackberries brown sugar t well the bourbon takes the lead and never gives it up this is not to say that its all booze lots of some of the malts this tongue has ever come across and a blackstrap molasses sweetness port soaked dark fruit and brown sugar on top the wood plays a nice earthy role and adds some faint vanilla m medium to light body and about he same in carb i remember this being thicker and lively but this is a well aged bottle of a huge brew i really like how the barrel imparts almost a wood grain texture to the mouthfeel long linger d well its not an every day kind of beer hell its not even a whole bottle kind of beer but that being said this stuff is super complex and a true whiskey bomb not for the faint of heart but if you like em from the barrel this one is for youWith Perturbative Baseline:
12oz bottle split with a pours black with mahogany edges nice small cap of coffee colored dense and creamy head that settles to a faint ring and some small islands of fizz s of bourbon and dark roasted almost burnt malts port and molasses booze soaked blackberries brown sugar t well the bourbon takes the lead and never gives it up this is not to say that its all booze lots of some of the malts this tongue has ever come across and a blackstrap molasses sweetness port soaked dark fruit and brown sugar on top the wood plays a nice earthy role and adds some faint vanilla m medium to light body and about he same in carb i remember this being thicker and lively but this is a well aged bottle of a huge brew i really like how the barrel imparts almost a wood grain texture to the mouthfeel long linger d well its not an every day kind of beer hell its not even a whole bottle kind of beer but that being said this stuff is super complex and a true whiskey bomb not for the faint of heart but if you like em from the barrel this one is for youExample 30
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
poured into snifter glass a rich golden amber hue finger of so of head that dissipated somewhat quickly s wonderful tripel nose the alcohol is there but hints of fruit i caught tones of apple and possibly cherry in the nose i really enjoyed the nose on the beer t m wow this is a tart tripel the one the thing on the taste that i noted was the strong hints of cherry the finish is so dry but is very pleasant mouthfeel is tart as well leaves hints of that with aftertaste d drinkable but high abv would prevent more than one or two in a sitting i am a tripel fan and this moves up on top of the list with la fin du mondeWith Integrated Gradients:
poured into snifter glass a rich golden amber hue finger of so of head that dissipated somewhat quickly s wonderful tripel nose the alcohol is there but hints of fruit i caught tones of apple and possibly cherry in the nose i really enjoyed the nose on the beer t m wow this is a tart tripel the one the thing on the taste that i noted was the strong hints of cherry the finish is so dry but is very pleasant mouthfeel is tart as well leaves hints of that with aftertaste d drinkable but high abv would prevent more than one or two in a sitting i am a tripel fan and this moves up on top of the list with la fin du mondeWith LIME:
poured into snifter glass a rich golden amber hue finger of so of head that dissipated somewhat quickly s wonderful tripel nose the alcohol is there but hints of fruit i caught tones of apple and possibly cherry in the nose i really enjoyed the nose on the beer t m wow this is a tart tripel the one the thing on the taste that i noted was the strong hints of cherry the finish is so dry but is very pleasant mouthfeel is tart as well leaves hints of that with aftertaste d drinkable but high abv would prevent more than one or two in a sitting i am a tripel fan and this moves up on top of the list with la fin du mondeWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured into snifter glass a rich golden amber hue finger of so of head that dissipated somewhat quickly s wonderful tripel nose the alcohol is there but hints of fruit i caught tones of apple and possibly cherry in the nose i really enjoyed the nose on the beer t m wow this is a tart tripel the one the thing on the taste that i noted was the strong hints of cherry the finish is so dry but is very pleasant mouthfeel is tart as well leaves hints of that with aftertaste d drinkable but high abv would prevent more than one or two in a sitting i am a tripel fan and this moves up on top of the list with la fin du mondeExample 32
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
ah time for dessert acquired this at the local trader joes for 4 99 a 4 pack poured black as tar with a medium brown head that lasted longer than i thought considering the style the aroma was of chocolate coffee cherries and alcohol the taste was bittersweet dark chocolate roasted malt a bit of molasses all balanced by a spicy hop aftertaste that lingered rather nicely this beer got more complex as it warmed with a smokiness and hints of currant and licorice finishes dry with a definite alcohol warming quite the tasty and exceptional for the price get thee down to your local tj 's and stock upWith Integrated Gradients:
ah time for dessert acquired this at the local trader joes for 4 99 a 4 pack poured black as tar with a medium brown head that lasted longer than i thought considering the style the aroma was of chocolate coffee cherries and alcohol the taste was bittersweet dark chocolate roasted malt a bit of molasses all balanced by a spicy hop aftertaste that lingered rather nicely this beer got more complex as it warmed with a smokiness and hints of currant and licorice finishes dry with a definite alcohol warming quite the tasty and exceptional for the price get thee down to your local tj 's and stock upWith LIME:
ah time for dessert acquired this at the local trader joes for 4 99 a 4 pack poured black as tar with a medium brown head that lasted longer than i thought considering the style the aroma was of chocolate coffee cherries and alcohol the taste was bittersweet dark chocolate roasted malt a bit of molasses all balanced by a spicy hop aftertaste that lingered rather nicely this beer got more complex as it warmed with a smokiness and hints of currant and licorice finishes dry with a definite alcohol warming quite the tasty and exceptional for the price get thee down to your local tj 's and stock upWith Perturbative Baseline:
ah time for dessert acquired this at the local trader joes for 4 99 a 4 pack poured black as tar with a medium brown head that lasted longer than i thought considering the style the aroma was of chocolate coffee cherries and alcohol the taste was bittersweet dark chocolate roasted malt a bit of molasses all balanced by a spicy hop aftertaste that lingered rather nicely this beer got more complex as it warmed with a smokiness and hints of currant and licorice finishes dry with a definite alcohol warming quite the tasty and exceptional for the price get thee down to your local tj 's and stock upExample 34
Rationale length SIS = [3, 5]With SIS Method:
a pours a lot darker that i thought it would and that was a pleasant surprise this is a jet black beer with a pretty dark head s wonderful smell of roasted malts chocolate little bit of java and beautiful blueberries t i was very impressed with this beer i usually am not a big fan of fruit flavors in beer but this beer was definetly an exception the blueberries were never overwhelming and were definetly an awesome touch to this stout m it was a little bit thinner than i thought it would be d honestly i could drink these all day especially good for this time of year this was my first dark horse brew and i will definetly be looking for moreWith Integrated Gradients:
a pours a lot darker that i thought it would and that was a pleasant surprise this is a jet black beer with a pretty dark head s wonderful smell of roasted malts chocolate little bit of java and beautiful blueberries t i was very impressed with this beer i usually am not a big fan of fruit flavors in beer but this beer was definetly an exception the blueberries were never overwhelming and were definetly an awesome touch to this stout m it was a little bit thinner than i thought it would be d honestly i could drink these all day especially good for this time of year this was my first dark horse brew and i will definetly be looking for moreWith LIME:
a pours a lot darker that i thought it would and that was a pleasant surprise this is a jet black beer with a pretty dark head s wonderful smell of roasted malts chocolate little bit of java and beautiful blueberries t i was very impressed with this beer i usually am not a big fan of fruit flavors in beer but this beer was definetly an exception the blueberries were never overwhelming and were definetly an awesome touch to this stout m it was a little bit thinner than i thought it would be d honestly i could drink these all day especially good for this time of year this was my first dark horse brew and i will definetly be looking for moreWith Perturbative Baseline:
a pours a lot darker that i thought it would and that was a pleasant surprise this is a jet black beer with a pretty dark head s wonderful smell of roasted malts chocolate little bit of java and beautiful blueberries t i was very impressed with this beer i usually am not a big fan of fruit flavors in beer but this beer was definetly an exception the blueberries were never overwhelming and were definetly an awesome touch to this stout m it was a little bit thinner than i thought it would be d honestly i could drink these all day especially good for this time of year this was my first dark horse brew and i will definetly be looking for moreExample 36
Rationale length SIS = [3, 4]With SIS Method:
when wheat beers and lighter bock beers meet we 're given a unique blend of malt depth fruity esters and elevated alcoholic strength upon the decant the beer delivers a beautiful golden amber color and a magnificent bright appearance creamy head character of stark white foam laces with a lot of patterns on the impressive appearance overall malty aromas of bread crust elegant pilsner malt light toffee and a rich bready flavor of fresh baked breads along with caramelized grains carry a vibrant and fresh aroma a contribution of herbal tea like hops give a light floral note to the rich malt scents delicious and with a lot of when considering the malt profile though strong in alcoholic taste the firm maltiness delivers a mild toffee taste along with a lot of melanoidin flavors of bread crust savory caramelization and succulent fresh bread flavors with just enough herbal and floral hop flavor to the of malt flavor and with the slightest offset from sweetness the beer away from sweetness in favor of true malt flavor in finish sweetness is lightly amplified by the fruity floral flavors of orange apple pie and creamy and a bit oily from the focus of malt richness and wheat the beer carries a consistent texture from early creaminess through late fullness until the strength of alchol breaks apart the beer and allows for an alcoholic semi dry finish a hint of oily feel comes out of the toffee buttery note and may offer the slightest of the rich and savory melanoidin notes of the beer definately set it from other beers of it 's type that do n't take as much care but the oily malt character offers just a slight flaw in taste and textureWith Integrated Gradients:
when wheat beers and lighter bock beers meet we 're given a unique blend of malt depth fruity esters and elevated alcoholic strength upon the decant the beer delivers a beautiful golden amber color and a magnificent bright appearance creamy head character of stark white foam laces with a lot of patterns on the impressive appearance overall malty aromas of bread crust elegant pilsner malt light toffee and a rich bready flavor of fresh baked breads along with caramelized grains carry a vibrant and fresh aroma a contribution of herbal tea like hops give a light floral note to the rich malt scents delicious and with a lot of when considering the malt profile though strong in alcoholic taste the firm maltiness delivers a mild toffee taste along with a lot of melanoidin flavors of bread crust savory caramelization and succulent fresh bread flavors with just enough herbal and floral hop flavor to the of malt flavor and with the slightest offset from sweetness the beer away from sweetness in favor of true malt flavor in finish sweetness is lightly amplified by the fruity floral flavors of orange apple pie and creamy and a bit oily from the focus of malt richness and wheat the beer carries a consistent texture from early creaminess through late fullness until the strength of alchol breaks apart the beer and allows for an alcoholic semi dry finish a hint of oily feel comes out of the toffee buttery note and may offer the slightest of the rich and savory melanoidin notes of the beer definately set it from other beers of it 's type that do n't take as much care but the oily malt character offers just a slight flaw in taste and textureWith LIME:
when wheat beers and lighter bock beers meet we 're given a unique blend of malt depth fruity esters and elevated alcoholic strength upon the decant the beer delivers a beautiful golden amber color and a magnificent bright appearance creamy head character of stark white foam laces with a lot of patterns on the impressive appearance overall malty aromas of bread crust elegant pilsner malt light toffee and a rich bready flavor of fresh baked breads along with caramelized grains carry a vibrant and fresh aroma a contribution of herbal tea like hops give a light floral note to the rich malt scents delicious and with a lot of when considering the malt profile though strong in alcoholic taste the firm maltiness delivers a mild toffee taste along with a lot of melanoidin flavors of bread crust savory caramelization and succulent fresh bread flavors with just enough herbal and floral hop flavor to the of malt flavor and with the slightest offset from sweetness the beer away from sweetness in favor of true malt flavor in finish sweetness is lightly amplified by the fruity floral flavors of orange apple pie and creamy and a bit oily from the focus of malt richness and wheat the beer carries a consistent texture from early creaminess through late fullness until the strength of alchol breaks apart the beer and allows for an alcoholic semi dry finish a hint of oily feel comes out of the toffee buttery note and may offer the slightest of the rich and savory melanoidin notes of the beer definately set it from other beers of it 's type that do n't take as much care but the oily malt character offers just a slight flaw in taste and textureWith Perturbative Baseline:
when wheat beers and lighter bock beers meet we 're given a unique blend of malt depth fruity esters and elevated alcoholic strength upon the decant the beer delivers a beautiful golden amber color and a magnificent bright appearance creamy head character of stark white foam laces with a lot of patterns on the impressive appearance overall malty aromas of bread crust elegant pilsner malt light toffee and a rich bready flavor of fresh baked breads along with caramelized grains carry a vibrant and fresh aroma a contribution of herbal tea like hops give a light floral note to the rich malt scents delicious and with a lot of when considering the malt profile though strong in alcoholic taste the firm maltiness delivers a mild toffee taste along with a lot of melanoidin flavors of bread crust savory caramelization and succulent fresh bread flavors with just enough herbal and floral hop flavor to the of malt flavor and with the slightest offset from sweetness the beer away from sweetness in favor of true malt flavor in finish sweetness is lightly amplified by the fruity floral flavors of orange apple pie and creamy and a bit oily from the focus of malt richness and wheat the beer carries a consistent texture from early creaminess through late fullness until the strength of alchol breaks apart the beer and allows for an alcoholic semi dry finish a hint of oily feel comes out of the toffee buttery note and may offer the slightest of the rich and savory melanoidin notes of the beer definately set it from other beers of it 's type that do n't take as much care but the oily malt character offers just a slight flaw in taste and textureExample 40
Rationale length SIS = [7]With SIS Method:
poured a very slightly hazed golden orange into my pint glass the thin head leaves a swiss cheese like lace on the glass the aroma is musty floral and sweet like a flowery meadow some fruitiness and dark nuttiness intriguing aroma the taste is very appealing accent on the hoppy with the malt bringing up a close second there 's a grapefruit rind bitterness in the finish a fine and flavorful ipaWith Integrated Gradients:
poured a very slightly hazed golden orange into my pint glass the thin head leaves a swiss cheese like lace on the glass the aroma is musty floral and sweet like a flowery meadow some fruitiness and dark nuttiness intriguing aroma the taste is very appealing accent on the hoppy with the malt bringing up a close second there 's a grapefruit rind bitterness in the finish a fine and flavorful ipaWith LIME:
poured a very slightly hazed golden orange into my pint glass the thin head leaves a swiss cheese like lace on the glass the aroma is musty floral and sweet like a flowery meadow some fruitiness and dark nuttiness intriguing aroma the taste is very appealing accent on the hoppy with the malt bringing up a close second there 's a grapefruit rind bitterness in the finish a fine and flavorful ipaWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured a very slightly hazed golden orange into my pint glass the thin head leaves a swiss cheese like lace on the glass the aroma is musty floral and sweet like a flowery meadow some fruitiness and dark nuttiness intriguing aroma the taste is very appealing accent on the hoppy with the malt bringing up a close second there 's a grapefruit rind bitterness in the finish a fine and flavorful ipaExample 46
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
another new england gem courtesy of '' thanks again brian pours a hazy unfiltered looking burnt gold a little paler than most ipa 's i think smells like a hop field there 's no two ways about it fresh grassy green scent with an undercurrent of spiciness hop taste starts with a citrusy bite further into spicy grass notes and rounds out into brick solid bitterness just when the ride looks over some malt creeps in to provide a little balance very nice beer here one i would love to have available on a regular basis now i want to try the rest of smuttynose 's line to see how they compareWith Integrated Gradients:
another new england gem courtesy of '' thanks again brian pours a hazy unfiltered looking burnt gold a little paler than most ipa 's i think smells like a hop field there 's no two ways about it fresh grassy green scent with an undercurrent of spiciness hop taste starts with a citrusy bite further into spicy grass notes and rounds out into brick solid bitterness just when the ride looks over some malt creeps in to provide a little balance very nice beer here one i would love to have available on a regular basis now i want to try the rest of smuttynose 's line to see how they compareWith LIME:
another new england gem courtesy of '' thanks again brian pours a hazy unfiltered looking burnt gold a little paler than most ipa 's i think smells like a hop field there 's no two ways about it fresh grassy green scent with an undercurrent of spiciness hop taste starts with a citrusy bite further into spicy grass notes and rounds out into brick solid bitterness just when the ride looks over some malt creeps in to provide a little balance very nice beer here one i would love to have available on a regular basis now i want to try the rest of smuttynose 's line to see how they compareWith Perturbative Baseline:
another new england gem courtesy of '' thanks again brian pours a hazy unfiltered looking burnt gold a little paler than most ipa 's i think smells like a hop field there 's no two ways about it fresh grassy green scent with an undercurrent of spiciness hop taste starts with a citrusy bite further into spicy grass notes and rounds out into brick solid bitterness just when the ride looks over some malt creeps in to provide a little balance very nice beer here one i would love to have available on a regular basis now i want to try the rest of smuttynose 's line to see how they compareExample 48
Rationale length SIS = [7]With SIS Method:
650 ml bottle uk import trade with abv is 5 3 very dark opaque brown colour nearly black pours with a large and thick tan head pleasant roasty aroma with strong coffee notes also chocolate and leather flavour has strong coffee notes too some tar and a slight smokiness roasty and hoppy bitterness in the long aftertaste maybe not the most complex beer in the world but a very good one all the sameWith Integrated Gradients:
650 ml bottle uk import trade with abv is 5 3 very dark opaque brown colour nearly black pours with a large and thick tan head pleasant roasty aroma with strong coffee notes also chocolate and leather flavour has strong coffee notes too some tar and a slight smokiness roasty and hoppy bitterness in the long aftertaste maybe not the most complex beer in the world but a very good one all the sameWith LIME:
650 ml bottle uk import trade with abv is 5 3 very dark opaque brown colour nearly black pours with a large and thick tan head pleasant roasty aroma with strong coffee notes also chocolate and leather flavour has strong coffee notes too some tar and a slight smokiness roasty and hoppy bitterness in the long aftertaste maybe not the most complex beer in the world but a very good one all the sameWith Perturbative Baseline:
650 ml bottle uk import trade with abv is 5 3 very dark opaque brown colour nearly black pours with a large and thick tan head pleasant roasty aroma with strong coffee notes also chocolate and leather flavour has strong coffee notes too some tar and a slight smokiness roasty and hoppy bitterness in the long aftertaste maybe not the most complex beer in the world but a very good one all the sameExample 51
Rationale length SIS = [9]With SIS Method:
medium brown fairly clear and light small thin ring of white foam sweet and rich malt smells very nutty roasted almond pecan with some caramel rich almond and toffee notes some bitter cocoa or slight espresso maybe not as sweet as the nose implies some dryness and alcohol present alcoholic fairly strong carbonation medium heavy mouthfeel pretty drinkableWith Integrated Gradients:
medium brown fairly clear and light small thin ring of white foam sweet and rich malt smells very nutty roasted almond pecan with some caramel rich almond and toffee notes some bitter cocoa or slight espresso maybe not as sweet as the nose implies some dryness and alcohol present alcoholic fairly strong carbonation medium heavy mouthfeel pretty drinkableWith LIME:
medium brown fairly clear and light small thin ring of white foam sweet and rich malt smells very nutty roasted almond pecan with some caramel rich almond and toffee notes some bitter cocoa or slight espresso maybe not as sweet as the nose implies some dryness and alcohol present alcoholic fairly strong carbonation medium heavy mouthfeel pretty drinkableWith Perturbative Baseline:
medium brown fairly clear and light small thin ring of white foam sweet and rich malt smells very nutty roasted almond pecan with some caramel rich almond and toffee notes some bitter cocoa or slight espresso maybe not as sweet as the nose implies some dryness and alcohol present alcoholic fairly strong carbonation medium heavy mouthfeel pretty drinkableExample 55
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
a deep saturated orange gold very nice appearance a soapy head which dissipates down quite quickly leaving no trace of any head no lacing either light carbonation visible s strong ginger and spiced meet honey like flavors orange peel spiciness and some mild maltiness little to no hop aroma t ginger and orange flavours dominate an underlying maltiness and very very low hop bitterness m light and fine carbonation thin but quite smooth overly so d alot of people are slamming this beer and it is very granted but i have tried a few of these fusion lime ginger lemon beers and they have been truly this is the best by far still if your expecting a euro pale larger you will be very upsetWith Integrated Gradients:
a deep saturated orange gold very nice appearance a soapy head which dissipates down quite quickly leaving no trace of any head no lacing either light carbonation visible s strong ginger and spiced meet honey like flavors orange peel spiciness and some mild maltiness little to no hop aroma t ginger and orange flavours dominate an underlying maltiness and very very low hop bitterness m light and fine carbonation thin but quite smooth overly so d alot of people are slamming this beer and it is very granted but i have tried a few of these fusion lime ginger lemon beers and they have been truly this is the best by far still if your expecting a euro pale larger you will be very upsetWith LIME:
a deep saturated orange gold very nice appearance a soapy head which dissipates down quite quickly leaving no trace of any head no lacing either light carbonation visible s strong ginger and spiced meet honey like flavors orange peel spiciness and some mild maltiness little to no hop aroma t ginger and orange flavours dominate an underlying maltiness and very very low hop bitterness m light and fine carbonation thin but quite smooth overly so d alot of people are slamming this beer and it is very granted but i have tried a few of these fusion lime ginger lemon beers and they have been truly this is the best by far still if your expecting a euro pale larger you will be very upsetWith Perturbative Baseline:
a deep saturated orange gold very nice appearance a soapy head which dissipates down quite quickly leaving no trace of any head no lacing either light carbonation visible s strong ginger and spiced meet honey like flavors orange peel spiciness and some mild maltiness little to no hop aroma t ginger and orange flavours dominate an underlying maltiness and very very low hop bitterness m light and fine carbonation thin but quite smooth overly so d alot of people are slamming this beer and it is very granted but i have tried a few of these fusion lime ginger lemon beers and they have been truly this is the best by far still if your expecting a euro pale larger you will be very upsetExample 58
Rationale length SIS = [8]With SIS Method:
a this beer poured a golden orange color that produced a fluffy white head that had decent retention and left a moderate amount of lacing on the side of the glass s the aroma produced by this beer were a little bit of caramel malts followed by a beautiful mix of flowery citrusy mix of hops t the taste of this beer is well hoppy but it is a crazy mix that it is kind of hard to pull one variety of hop from another but it is a bitter blast just hoped for more m the mouthfeel of this beer had a resiny medium body and moderate amount of carbonation d this beer was in the words of andy inch away from greatness ' this could be a great beer with just a little bit more workWith Integrated Gradients:
a this beer poured a golden orange color that produced a fluffy white head that had decent retention and left a moderate amount of lacing on the side of the glass s the aroma produced by this beer were a little bit of caramel malts followed by a beautiful mix of flowery citrusy mix of hops t the taste of this beer is well hoppy but it is a crazy mix that it is kind of hard to pull one variety of hop from another but it is a bitter blast just hoped for more m the mouthfeel of this beer had a resiny medium body and moderate amount of carbonation d this beer was in the words of andy inch away from greatness ' this could be a great beer with just a little bit more workWith LIME:
a this beer poured a golden orange color that produced a fluffy white head that had decent retention and left a moderate amount of lacing on the side of the glass s the aroma produced by this beer were a little bit of caramel malts followed by a beautiful mix of flowery citrusy mix of hops t the taste of this beer is well hoppy but it is a crazy mix that it is kind of hard to pull one variety of hop from another but it is a bitter blast just hoped for more m the mouthfeel of this beer had a resiny medium body and moderate amount of carbonation d this beer was in the words of andy inch away from greatness ' this could be a great beer with just a little bit more workWith Perturbative Baseline:
a this beer poured a golden orange color that produced a fluffy white head that had decent retention and left a moderate amount of lacing on the side of the glass s the aroma produced by this beer were a little bit of caramel malts followed by a beautiful mix of flowery citrusy mix of hops t the taste of this beer is well hoppy but it is a crazy mix that it is kind of hard to pull one variety of hop from another but it is a bitter blast just hoped for more m the mouthfeel of this beer had a resiny medium body and moderate amount of carbonation d this beer was in the words of andy inch away from greatness ' this could be a great beer with just a little bit more workExample 62
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
the beer pours a pitch black color with a thick frothy tan head that slowly fades to lacing the aroma is good it appears to have a near perfect malt scent it 's roasted on one hand it 's dry and earthy on the other there 's also a nice chocolate component as well the taste is good it has a very nice black malt flavor up front with a big chocolate malt blast and a bit of roasted malt character in the finish to call it complex is an understatement the mouthfeel is fine it is a full bodied beer with adequate carbonation this is a good beer i 'm not getting a huge roasted character which is standard with export stouts but this is a delicious beer that 's highly drinkableWith Integrated Gradients:
the beer pours a pitch black color with a thick frothy tan head that slowly fades to lacing the aroma is good it appears to have a near perfect malt scent it 's roasted on one hand it 's dry and earthy on the other there 's also a nice chocolate component as well the taste is good it has a very nice black malt flavor up front with a big chocolate malt blast and a bit of roasted malt character in the finish to call it complex is an understatement the mouthfeel is fine it is a full bodied beer with adequate carbonation this is a good beer i 'm not getting a huge roasted character which is standard with export stouts but this is a delicious beer that 's highly drinkableWith LIME:
the beer pours a pitch black color with a thick frothy tan head that slowly fades to lacing the aroma is good it appears to have a near perfect malt scent it 's roasted on one hand it 's dry and earthy on the other there 's also a nice chocolate component as well the taste is good it has a very nice black malt flavor up front with a big chocolate malt blast and a bit of roasted malt character in the finish to call it complex is an understatement the mouthfeel is fine it is a full bodied beer with adequate carbonation this is a good beer i 'm not getting a huge roasted character which is standard with export stouts but this is a delicious beer that 's highly drinkableWith Perturbative Baseline:
the beer pours a pitch black color with a thick frothy tan head that slowly fades to lacing the aroma is good it appears to have a near perfect malt scent it 's roasted on one hand it 's dry and earthy on the other there 's also a nice chocolate component as well the taste is good it has a very nice black malt flavor up front with a big chocolate malt blast and a bit of roasted malt character in the finish to call it complex is an understatement the mouthfeel is fine it is a full bodied beer with adequate carbonation this is a good beer i 'm not getting a huge roasted character which is standard with export stouts but this is a delicious beer that 's highly drinkableExample 66
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
pours opaque black with a soda like fizzy brown head the nose is a good blend of the beer and the barrel there 's that oak vanilla bourbon combo that we all love but some roast and raisin actually make it through nice boozy bourbon flavors and it keeps the integrity of the beer the body is a bit thinner than i remember the original being but its still substantial seems kind of fizzy though still this is a ba beer worth aboutWith Integrated Gradients:
pours opaque black with a soda like fizzy brown head the nose is a good blend of the beer and the barrel there 's that oak vanilla bourbon combo that we all love but some roast and raisin actually make it through nice boozy bourbon flavors and it keeps the integrity of the beer the body is a bit thinner than i remember the original being but its still substantial seems kind of fizzy though still this is a ba beer worth aboutWith LIME:
pours opaque black with a soda like fizzy brown head the nose is a good blend of the beer and the barrel there 's that oak vanilla bourbon combo that we all love but some roast and raisin actually make it through nice boozy bourbon flavors and it keeps the integrity of the beer the body is a bit thinner than i remember the original being but its still substantial seems kind of fizzy though still this is a ba beer worth aboutWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours opaque black with a soda like fizzy brown head the nose is a good blend of the beer and the barrel there 's that oak vanilla bourbon combo that we all love but some roast and raisin actually make it through nice boozy bourbon flavors and it keeps the integrity of the beer the body is a bit thinner than i remember the original being but its still substantial seems kind of fizzy though still this is a ba beer worth aboutExample 72
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
pours a dark brown color with two fingers of tan head that had good retention the head eventually settles to a thick cap just a little spotty lacing is left on the glass has a complex aroma i smell chocolate vanilla roasted nuts and some dark fruit i really enjoyed the flavor of this beer as well for a beer packing 10 abv i did not detect any alcohol aroma or flavor what i did taste is the nutty malt with some chocolate vanilla and a little fruitiness in the finish i also get some ash or charcoal in the aftertaste this is a really well put together brown ale the body is on the lighter side of medium the carbonation is well suited for the body the only thing that hurts drinkability is the high abv i would like to have this again in the futureWith Integrated Gradients:
pours a dark brown color with two fingers of tan head that had good retention the head eventually settles to a thick cap just a little spotty lacing is left on the glass has a complex aroma i smell chocolate vanilla roasted nuts and some dark fruit i really enjoyed the flavor of this beer as well for a beer packing 10 abv i did not detect any alcohol aroma or flavor what i did taste is the nutty malt with some chocolate vanilla and a little fruitiness in the finish i also get some ash or charcoal in the aftertaste this is a really well put together brown ale the body is on the lighter side of medium the carbonation is well suited for the body the only thing that hurts drinkability is the high abv i would like to have this again in the futureWith LIME:
pours a dark brown color with two fingers of tan head that had good retention the head eventually settles to a thick cap just a little spotty lacing is left on the glass has a complex aroma i smell chocolate vanilla roasted nuts and some dark fruit i really enjoyed the flavor of this beer as well for a beer packing 10 abv i did not detect any alcohol aroma or flavor what i did taste is the nutty malt with some chocolate vanilla and a little fruitiness in the finish i also get some ash or charcoal in the aftertaste this is a really well put together brown ale the body is on the lighter side of medium the carbonation is well suited for the body the only thing that hurts drinkability is the high abv i would like to have this again in the futureWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours a dark brown color with two fingers of tan head that had good retention the head eventually settles to a thick cap just a little spotty lacing is left on the glass has a complex aroma i smell chocolate vanilla roasted nuts and some dark fruit i really enjoyed the flavor of this beer as well for a beer packing 10 abv i did not detect any alcohol aroma or flavor what i did taste is the nutty malt with some chocolate vanilla and a little fruitiness in the finish i also get some ash or charcoal in the aftertaste this is a really well put together brown ale the body is on the lighter side of medium the carbonation is well suited for the body the only thing that hurts drinkability is the high abv i would like to have this again in the futureExample 81
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
the first careful pour from a long standing bottle delivers a crystal clear golden orange and yellow body that with fine effervescent bubbles beneath a two inch head of densely creamy white froth the head retention is excellent and it maintains a solid quarter inch of cream as well as leaving almost completely solid walls of lace throughout the glass the nose delivers a sweetish candy laced malt that 's with a touch of orange melon and perhaps vanilla amidst a sprinkling of coriander in the mouth its tiny bubbles foam up on the tongue giving a little tingle before it becomes pillowy soft and lightly creamy the flavor expresses what the nose suggests but with more it 's vanilla is much clearer than the nose suggests and its delicately citrusy orange character balances the candy and vanilla alongside a sublime spiciness of coriander and white pepper its bitterness is well and it 's superbly balanced for the style given it 's 9 alcohol which never fully shows an astounding beer that 's rich without being bold enough to hinder its drinkability and complex enough to remain interesting throughout several glasses additionally this is well worth stocking up on as it should appeal to a wide variety of guests in your home and works equally well during a cool summer evening on the back porch as it does during the holiday seasonWith Integrated Gradients:
the first careful pour from a long standing bottle delivers a crystal clear golden orange and yellow body that with fine effervescent bubbles beneath a two inch head of densely creamy white froth the head retention is excellent and it maintains a solid quarter inch of cream as well as leaving almost completely solid walls of lace throughout the glass the nose delivers a sweetish candy laced malt that 's with a touch of orange melon and perhaps vanilla amidst a sprinkling of coriander in the mouth its tiny bubbles foam up on the tongue giving a little tingle before it becomes pillowy soft and lightly creamy the flavor expresses what the nose suggests but with more it 's vanilla is much clearer than the nose suggests and its delicately citrusy orange character balances the candy and vanilla alongside a sublime spiciness of coriander and white pepper its bitterness is well and it 's superbly balanced for the style given it 's 9 alcohol which never fully shows an astounding beer that 's rich without being bold enough to hinder its drinkability and complex enough to remain interesting throughout several glasses additionally this is well worth stocking up on as it should appeal to a wide variety of guests in your home and works equally well during a cool summer evening on the back porch as it does during the holiday seasonWith LIME:
the first careful pour from a long standing bottle delivers a crystal clear golden orange and yellow body that with fine effervescent bubbles beneath a two inch head of densely creamy white froth the head retention is excellent and it maintains a solid quarter inch of cream as well as leaving almost completely solid walls of lace throughout the glass the nose delivers a sweetish candy laced malt that 's with a touch of orange melon and perhaps vanilla amidst a sprinkling of coriander in the mouth its tiny bubbles foam up on the tongue giving a little tingle before it becomes pillowy soft and lightly creamy the flavor expresses what the nose suggests but with more it 's vanilla is much clearer than the nose suggests and its delicately citrusy orange character balances the candy and vanilla alongside a sublime spiciness of coriander and white pepper its bitterness is well and it 's superbly balanced for the style given it 's 9 alcohol which never fully shows an astounding beer that 's rich without being bold enough to hinder its drinkability and complex enough to remain interesting throughout several glasses additionally this is well worth stocking up on as it should appeal to a wide variety of guests in your home and works equally well during a cool summer evening on the back porch as it does during the holiday seasonWith Perturbative Baseline:
the first careful pour from a long standing bottle delivers a crystal clear golden orange and yellow body that with fine effervescent bubbles beneath a two inch head of densely creamy white froth the head retention is excellent and it maintains a solid quarter inch of cream as well as leaving almost completely solid walls of lace throughout the glass the nose delivers a sweetish candy laced malt that 's with a touch of orange melon and perhaps vanilla amidst a sprinkling of coriander in the mouth its tiny bubbles foam up on the tongue giving a little tingle before it becomes pillowy soft and lightly creamy the flavor expresses what the nose suggests but with more it 's vanilla is much clearer than the nose suggests and its delicately citrusy orange character balances the candy and vanilla alongside a sublime spiciness of coriander and white pepper its bitterness is well and it 's superbly balanced for the style given it 's 9 alcohol which never fully shows an astounding beer that 's rich without being bold enough to hinder its drinkability and complex enough to remain interesting throughout several glasses additionally this is well worth stocking up on as it should appeal to a wide variety of guests in your home and works equally well during a cool summer evening on the back porch as it does during the holiday seasonExample 83
Rationale length SIS = [5, 7]With SIS Method:
auburn tinted amber under a surprisingly rise of nose of vodka cherry juice dark rum bourbon biscuits and caramel into the mouth it begins with a dripping caramel and black liquorice hues and for a moment this could well be mead full of honey and sweet alcohol it thickness as well as sweet sour cherry notes it lingers here a while under its own girth with the cherry and oak chip sourness barely offsetting the maple syrup and brown sugar cloy it rides out with a date cherry and blood orange fruitness still in caramel and cooked sugars boil all this into a spiced rum bath heavy bodied to say that this drinks like mrs is no nor is it honestly this is probably best served poured pancakes that said it can be in sips and thus itself from avery 's other high proof and other sweet people bewareWith Integrated Gradients:
auburn tinted amber under a surprisingly rise of nose of vodka cherry juice dark rum bourbon biscuits and caramel into the mouth it begins with a dripping caramel and black liquorice hues and for a moment this could well be mead full of honey and sweet alcohol it thickness as well as sweet sour cherry notes it lingers here a while under its own girth with the cherry and oak chip sourness barely offsetting the maple syrup and brown sugar cloy it rides out with a date cherry and blood orange fruitness still in caramel and cooked sugars boil all this into a spiced rum bath heavy bodied to say that this drinks like mrs is no nor is it honestly this is probably best served poured pancakes that said it can be in sips and thus itself from avery 's other high proof and other sweet people bewareWith LIME:
auburn tinted amber under a surprisingly rise of nose of vodka cherry juice dark rum bourbon biscuits and caramel into the mouth it begins with a dripping caramel and black liquorice hues and for a moment this could well be mead full of honey and sweet alcohol it thickness as well as sweet sour cherry notes it lingers here a while under its own girth with the cherry and oak chip sourness barely offsetting the maple syrup and brown sugar cloy it rides out with a date cherry and blood orange fruitness still in caramel and cooked sugars boil all this into a spiced rum bath heavy bodied to say that this drinks like mrs is no nor is it honestly this is probably best served poured pancakes that said it can be in sips and thus itself from avery 's other high proof and other sweet people bewareWith Perturbative Baseline:
auburn tinted amber under a surprisingly rise of nose of vodka cherry juice dark rum bourbon biscuits and caramel into the mouth it begins with a dripping caramel and black liquorice hues and for a moment this could well be mead full of honey and sweet alcohol it thickness as well as sweet sour cherry notes it lingers here a while under its own girth with the cherry and oak chip sourness barely offsetting the maple syrup and brown sugar cloy it rides out with a date cherry and blood orange fruitness still in caramel and cooked sugars boil all this into a spiced rum bath heavy bodied to say that this drinks like mrs is no nor is it honestly this is probably best served poured pancakes that said it can be in sips and thus itself from avery 's other high proof and other sweet people bewareExample 87
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
22 ounce bottle pours hazy amber color with a nice 2 finger white head with very good retention that reduces to a lacing cap that leaves nice lacing aromas of caramel citrus grapefruit floral and pine taste of strong grapefruit with caramel spice and pine finishes off with a nice clean bitterness and lingering citrus and fruit flavor definitely one of the best balanced ipa 's i have come across very smooth drinking a little bit of alcohol warming on the finish medium body and carbonation this is phenomenal will definitely buy againWith Integrated Gradients:
22 ounce bottle pours hazy amber color with a nice 2 finger white head with very good retention that reduces to a lacing cap that leaves nice lacing aromas of caramel citrus grapefruit floral and pine taste of strong grapefruit with caramel spice and pine finishes off with a nice clean bitterness and lingering citrus and fruit flavor definitely one of the best balanced ipa 's i have come across very smooth drinking a little bit of alcohol warming on the finish medium body and carbonation this is phenomenal will definitely buy againWith LIME:
22 ounce bottle pours hazy amber color with a nice 2 finger white head with very good retention that reduces to a lacing cap that leaves nice lacing aromas of caramel citrus grapefruit floral and pine taste of strong grapefruit with caramel spice and pine finishes off with a nice clean bitterness and lingering citrus and fruit flavor definitely one of the best balanced ipa 's i have come across very smooth drinking a little bit of alcohol warming on the finish medium body and carbonation this is phenomenal will definitely buy againWith Perturbative Baseline:
22 ounce bottle pours hazy amber color with a nice 2 finger white head with very good retention that reduces to a lacing cap that leaves nice lacing aromas of caramel citrus grapefruit floral and pine taste of strong grapefruit with caramel spice and pine finishes off with a nice clean bitterness and lingering citrus and fruit flavor definitely one of the best balanced ipa 's i have come across very smooth drinking a little bit of alcohol warming on the finish medium body and carbonation this is phenomenal will definitely buy againExample 89
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
appearance the pour produces a dark tan 5 ' head that gradually recedes back into the liquid from which it came save for a ring around the glass and a small island of froth the beer is practically black in color save for some brown light escaping from the edges smell dominant roasted hazelnut woody aromas definately a considerable aroma of bourbon barrel with some light vanilla accompanying somewhat sharp alcohol sting but not as bad in my opinion as others have mentioned maybe some age mellowed it out moderately sweet with a dark chocolate aroma a milder ris aroma but nice low to moderate hop aroma mouthfeel the carbonation is on the light side of the medium range and the body is just above medium taste semisweet chocolate roasted barley oak and some nuttiness up front just the slightest alcohol tinge finish astringent with just a little hop aroma drinkability easy purchased from the in va with on the way back from our dogfish last summer cellared since thenWith Integrated Gradients:
appearance the pour produces a dark tan 5 ' head that gradually recedes back into the liquid from which it came save for a ring around the glass and a small island of froth the beer is practically black in color save for some brown light escaping from the edges smell dominant roasted hazelnut woody aromas definately a considerable aroma of bourbon barrel with some light vanilla accompanying somewhat sharp alcohol sting but not as bad in my opinion as others have mentioned maybe some age mellowed it out moderately sweet with a dark chocolate aroma a milder ris aroma but nice low to moderate hop aroma mouthfeel the carbonation is on the light side of the medium range and the body is just above medium taste semisweet chocolate roasted barley oak and some nuttiness up front just the slightest alcohol tinge finish astringent with just a little hop aroma drinkability easy purchased from the in va with on the way back from our dogfish last summer cellared since thenWith LIME:
appearance the pour produces a dark tan 5 ' head that gradually recedes back into the liquid from which it came save for a ring around the glass and a small island of froth the beer is practically black in color save for some brown light escaping from the edges smell dominant roasted hazelnut woody aromas definately a considerable aroma of bourbon barrel with some light vanilla accompanying somewhat sharp alcohol sting but not as bad in my opinion as others have mentioned maybe some age mellowed it out moderately sweet with a dark chocolate aroma a milder ris aroma but nice low to moderate hop aroma mouthfeel the carbonation is on the light side of the medium range and the body is just above medium taste semisweet chocolate roasted barley oak and some nuttiness up front just the slightest alcohol tinge finish astringent with just a little hop aroma drinkability easy purchased from the in va with on the way back from our dogfish last summer cellared since thenWith Perturbative Baseline:
appearance the pour produces a dark tan 5 ' head that gradually recedes back into the liquid from which it came save for a ring around the glass and a small island of froth the beer is practically black in color save for some brown light escaping from the edges smell dominant roasted hazelnut woody aromas definately a considerable aroma of bourbon barrel with some light vanilla accompanying somewhat sharp alcohol sting but not as bad in my opinion as others have mentioned maybe some age mellowed it out moderately sweet with a dark chocolate aroma a milder ris aroma but nice low to moderate hop aroma mouthfeel the carbonation is on the light side of the medium range and the body is just above medium taste semisweet chocolate roasted barley oak and some nuttiness up front just the slightest alcohol tinge finish astringent with just a little hop aroma drinkability easy purchased from the in va with on the way back from our dogfish last summer cellared since thenExample 96
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
750 ml bottle served slightly chilled in a delirium noel glass appearance clear brown with ruby overtones topped by a nice healthy beige head streamers of bubbles keep the head pretty decently and in leaving decent amounts of lace on the sides of the glass smell strong spicy clove aromas dominate with some light pepper bubblegum yeast and banana scents kicking around taste clovey and peppery with some nice caramel malt and candi sugar sweetness to balance it all out not overly complex mouthfeel great carbonation on a medium bodied beer relatively crisp drinkability pretty decent but there are definitely better beers out there in this style maudite trois pistoles and la terrible to name a fewWith Integrated Gradients:
750 ml bottle served slightly chilled in a delirium noel glass appearance clear brown with ruby overtones topped by a nice healthy beige head streamers of bubbles keep the head pretty decently and in leaving decent amounts of lace on the sides of the glass smell strong spicy clove aromas dominate with some light pepper bubblegum yeast and banana scents kicking around taste clovey and peppery with some nice caramel malt and candi sugar sweetness to balance it all out not overly complex mouthfeel great carbonation on a medium bodied beer relatively crisp drinkability pretty decent but there are definitely better beers out there in this style maudite trois pistoles and la terrible to name a fewWith LIME:
750 ml bottle served slightly chilled in a delirium noel glass appearance clear brown with ruby overtones topped by a nice healthy beige head streamers of bubbles keep the head pretty decently and in leaving decent amounts of lace on the sides of the glass smell strong spicy clove aromas dominate with some light pepper bubblegum yeast and banana scents kicking around taste clovey and peppery with some nice caramel malt and candi sugar sweetness to balance it all out not overly complex mouthfeel great carbonation on a medium bodied beer relatively crisp drinkability pretty decent but there are definitely better beers out there in this style maudite trois pistoles and la terrible to name a fewWith Perturbative Baseline:
750 ml bottle served slightly chilled in a delirium noel glass appearance clear brown with ruby overtones topped by a nice healthy beige head streamers of bubbles keep the head pretty decently and in leaving decent amounts of lace on the sides of the glass smell strong spicy clove aromas dominate with some light pepper bubblegum yeast and banana scents kicking around taste clovey and peppery with some nice caramel malt and candi sugar sweetness to balance it all out not overly complex mouthfeel great carbonation on a medium bodied beer relatively crisp drinkability pretty decent but there are definitely better beers out there in this style maudite trois pistoles and la terrible to name a fewExample 99
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
2009 version on cask at hop project day a slightly hazed ruby red grapefruit tinged copper with a cask driven billowing white head that reduced a bit and left lace s fresh bright floral citrus and light spicy hop pop up front with a pleasant underlying light caramel malt sweetness t initial hop notes of fresh citrus spicy pine and floral notes with the backing of sweet caramel malt quite balanced but does lean towards the hops m medium bodied quite smooth with only a touch of sharpness long lingering hop bitterness d i have always been an fan and this beer on cask simply shines very well constructedWith Integrated Gradients:
2009 version on cask at hop project day a slightly hazed ruby red grapefruit tinged copper with a cask driven billowing white head that reduced a bit and left lace s fresh bright floral citrus and light spicy hop pop up front with a pleasant underlying light caramel malt sweetness t initial hop notes of fresh citrus spicy pine and floral notes with the backing of sweet caramel malt quite balanced but does lean towards the hops m medium bodied quite smooth with only a touch of sharpness long lingering hop bitterness d i have always been an fan and this beer on cask simply shines very well constructedWith LIME:
2009 version on cask at hop project day a slightly hazed ruby red grapefruit tinged copper with a cask driven billowing white head that reduced a bit and left lace s fresh bright floral citrus and light spicy hop pop up front with a pleasant underlying light caramel malt sweetness t initial hop notes of fresh citrus spicy pine and floral notes with the backing of sweet caramel malt quite balanced but does lean towards the hops m medium bodied quite smooth with only a touch of sharpness long lingering hop bitterness d i have always been an fan and this beer on cask simply shines very well constructedWith Perturbative Baseline:
2009 version on cask at hop project day a slightly hazed ruby red grapefruit tinged copper with a cask driven billowing white head that reduced a bit and left lace s fresh bright floral citrus and light spicy hop pop up front with a pleasant underlying light caramel malt sweetness t initial hop notes of fresh citrus spicy pine and floral notes with the backing of sweet caramel malt quite balanced but does lean towards the hops m medium bodied quite smooth with only a touch of sharpness long lingering hop bitterness d i have always been an fan and this beer on cask simply shines very well constructedExample 100
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
500 ml bottle typical hefe cloudy golden large head lovely strong aroma of ripe bananas bubblegum and cloves cloves in the flavour too light bodied tasty but could still use some more ' like most not too much aftertaste good not outstanding this is a beer i come back to all the time as it is relatively cheap in available at and very refreshing not a great beer if you are looking for the big flavours thoughWith Integrated Gradients:
500 ml bottle typical hefe cloudy golden large head lovely strong aroma of ripe bananas bubblegum and cloves cloves in the flavour too light bodied tasty but could still use some more ' like most not too much aftertaste good not outstanding this is a beer i come back to all the time as it is relatively cheap in available at and very refreshing not a great beer if you are looking for the big flavours thoughWith LIME:
500 ml bottle typical hefe cloudy golden large head lovely strong aroma of ripe bananas bubblegum and cloves cloves in the flavour too light bodied tasty but could still use some more ' like most not too much aftertaste good not outstanding this is a beer i come back to all the time as it is relatively cheap in available at and very refreshing not a great beer if you are looking for the big flavours thoughWith Perturbative Baseline:
500 ml bottle typical hefe cloudy golden large head lovely strong aroma of ripe bananas bubblegum and cloves cloves in the flavour too light bodied tasty but could still use some more ' like most not too much aftertaste good not outstanding this is a beer i come back to all the time as it is relatively cheap in available at and very refreshing not a great beer if you are looking for the big flavours thoughExample 103
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
bottle courtesy of 2010 vintage served in my old stock snifter pours a translucent mahogany with a loose half inch off white head that quickly disperses towards the shoulders forming a thin bubbly band there 's also a residual oily slick across the center of the glass nose expresses milk chocolate a trace of dark fruit and a pleasant buttery vanilla character only the suggestion of bourbon presents itself taste expresses toffee butter candied fruit and a slightly acrid ethanol character that lingers at the back mouthfeel is medium light but closer to light with a slightly coarse carbonation and quite a bit of residual heat that lingers on the tongue and at the back of the throat all and all a pretty good barleywine that could use some time to allow that alcohol presence to dissipate that said if the alcohol does in fact dissipate the thinness to the body would be more prominent i 'm not sure if a lot of age will improve this beer but another year in the cellar might reveal a decent balanceWith Integrated Gradients:
bottle courtesy of 2010 vintage served in my old stock snifter pours a translucent mahogany with a loose half inch off white head that quickly disperses towards the shoulders forming a thin bubbly band there 's also a residual oily slick across the center of the glass nose expresses milk chocolate a trace of dark fruit and a pleasant buttery vanilla character only the suggestion of bourbon presents itself taste expresses toffee butter candied fruit and a slightly acrid ethanol character that lingers at the back mouthfeel is medium light but closer to light with a slightly coarse carbonation and quite a bit of residual heat that lingers on the tongue and at the back of the throat all and all a pretty good barleywine that could use some time to allow that alcohol presence to dissipate that said if the alcohol does in fact dissipate the thinness to the body would be more prominent i 'm not sure if a lot of age will improve this beer but another year in the cellar might reveal a decent balanceWith LIME:
bottle courtesy of 2010 vintage served in my old stock snifter pours a translucent mahogany with a loose half inch off white head that quickly disperses towards the shoulders forming a thin bubbly band there 's also a residual oily slick across the center of the glass nose expresses milk chocolate a trace of dark fruit and a pleasant buttery vanilla character only the suggestion of bourbon presents itself taste expresses toffee butter candied fruit and a slightly acrid ethanol character that lingers at the back mouthfeel is medium light but closer to light with a slightly coarse carbonation and quite a bit of residual heat that lingers on the tongue and at the back of the throat all and all a pretty good barleywine that could use some time to allow that alcohol presence to dissipate that said if the alcohol does in fact dissipate the thinness to the body would be more prominent i 'm not sure if a lot of age will improve this beer but another year in the cellar might reveal a decent balanceWith Perturbative Baseline:
bottle courtesy of 2010 vintage served in my old stock snifter pours a translucent mahogany with a loose half inch off white head that quickly disperses towards the shoulders forming a thin bubbly band there 's also a residual oily slick across the center of the glass nose expresses milk chocolate a trace of dark fruit and a pleasant buttery vanilla character only the suggestion of bourbon presents itself taste expresses toffee butter candied fruit and a slightly acrid ethanol character that lingers at the back mouthfeel is medium light but closer to light with a slightly coarse carbonation and quite a bit of residual heat that lingers on the tongue and at the back of the throat all and all a pretty good barleywine that could use some time to allow that alcohol presence to dissipate that said if the alcohol does in fact dissipate the thinness to the body would be more prominent i 'm not sure if a lot of age will improve this beer but another year in the cellar might reveal a decent balanceExample 105
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
this is a very tasty doppelbock that 's also very mellow and easy to drink almost black it has a very large light brown head very slowly shrinking the aroma is rich prune raisins sweet brown bread bread hints of dark rum the taste is rich dark toasted brown bread molasses cake prunes winey prunes and raisins faintly rummy and with a hint of coffee it 's generally sweet with with very faint bitterness and spiciness the feel is rich and smooth and it 's very smooth and easy to drinkWith Integrated Gradients:
this is a very tasty doppelbock that 's also very mellow and easy to drink almost black it has a very large light brown head very slowly shrinking the aroma is rich prune raisins sweet brown bread bread hints of dark rum the taste is rich dark toasted brown bread molasses cake prunes winey prunes and raisins faintly rummy and with a hint of coffee it 's generally sweet with with very faint bitterness and spiciness the feel is rich and smooth and it 's very smooth and easy to drinkWith LIME:
this is a very tasty doppelbock that 's also very mellow and easy to drink almost black it has a very large light brown head very slowly shrinking the aroma is rich prune raisins sweet brown bread bread hints of dark rum the taste is rich dark toasted brown bread molasses cake prunes winey prunes and raisins faintly rummy and with a hint of coffee it 's generally sweet with with very faint bitterness and spiciness the feel is rich and smooth and it 's very smooth and easy to drinkWith Perturbative Baseline:
this is a very tasty doppelbock that 's also very mellow and easy to drink almost black it has a very large light brown head very slowly shrinking the aroma is rich prune raisins sweet brown bread bread hints of dark rum the taste is rich dark toasted brown bread molasses cake prunes winey prunes and raisins faintly rummy and with a hint of coffee it 's generally sweet with with very faint bitterness and spiciness the feel is rich and smooth and it 's very smooth and easy to drinkExample 108
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
12 oz bottle pours a clear light copper color with a tall light tan head fades slow and leaves lots of sticky lace very nice looking beer nose is a very nice blend of hop aromas tropical and minty with a bit of alcohol backdrop malts are pretty light as the appearance would suggest lending a biscuity aspect this one is all about the hop flavors bitterness builds from low to high and the lighter malt backbone lets the multitude of tropical hop flavors to come forth abv is hidden well and the body is nice and creamy i think this is the best beer saint arnold has ever made i actually think it could at least hang with some of the better cali ipas iipasWith Integrated Gradients:
12 oz bottle pours a clear light copper color with a tall light tan head fades slow and leaves lots of sticky lace very nice looking beer nose is a very nice blend of hop aromas tropical and minty with a bit of alcohol backdrop malts are pretty light as the appearance would suggest lending a biscuity aspect this one is all about the hop flavors bitterness builds from low to high and the lighter malt backbone lets the multitude of tropical hop flavors to come forth abv is hidden well and the body is nice and creamy i think this is the best beer saint arnold has ever made i actually think it could at least hang with some of the better cali ipas iipasWith LIME:
12 oz bottle pours a clear light copper color with a tall light tan head fades slow and leaves lots of sticky lace very nice looking beer nose is a very nice blend of hop aromas tropical and minty with a bit of alcohol backdrop malts are pretty light as the appearance would suggest lending a biscuity aspect this one is all about the hop flavors bitterness builds from low to high and the lighter malt backbone lets the multitude of tropical hop flavors to come forth abv is hidden well and the body is nice and creamy i think this is the best beer saint arnold has ever made i actually think it could at least hang with some of the better cali ipas iipasWith Perturbative Baseline:
12 oz bottle pours a clear light copper color with a tall light tan head fades slow and leaves lots of sticky lace very nice looking beer nose is a very nice blend of hop aromas tropical and minty with a bit of alcohol backdrop malts are pretty light as the appearance would suggest lending a biscuity aspect this one is all about the hop flavors bitterness builds from low to high and the lighter malt backbone lets the multitude of tropical hop flavors to come forth abv is hidden well and the body is nice and creamy i think this is the best beer saint arnold has ever made i actually think it could at least hang with some of the better cali ipas iipasExample 109
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
the bottle looks like a small wine bottle brown 33 cl the small label at the bottom is yellow and has got a picture of s t or a swedish king from the mid 12th century a pours pale golden with an airy white kind of fluffy head slow dissipation leaves quite nice lacings s lots of american hops piney and citric there are both grapefruit as well as pineapple but besides the nice smelling hops i ca n't smell anything else t the taste is better balanced than the smell there 's everything from the smell but in combination with a slight roasted maltyness m aftertaste is short but holds both some sweetness but also bitterness body is kind of weak and carbonation is medium d not a bad beer but there are lots of other ' i rather drink the good thing about this one is the bold hoppyness but if you are n't into hops this one would do nothing for youWith Integrated Gradients:
the bottle looks like a small wine bottle brown 33 cl the small label at the bottom is yellow and has got a picture of s t or a swedish king from the mid 12th century a pours pale golden with an airy white kind of fluffy head slow dissipation leaves quite nice lacings s lots of american hops piney and citric there are both grapefruit as well as pineapple but besides the nice smelling hops i ca n't smell anything else t the taste is better balanced than the smell there 's everything from the smell but in combination with a slight roasted maltyness m aftertaste is short but holds both some sweetness but also bitterness body is kind of weak and carbonation is medium d not a bad beer but there are lots of other ' i rather drink the good thing about this one is the bold hoppyness but if you are n't into hops this one would do nothing for youWith LIME:
the bottle looks like a small wine bottle brown 33 cl the small label at the bottom is yellow and has got a picture of s t or a swedish king from the mid 12th century a pours pale golden with an airy white kind of fluffy head slow dissipation leaves quite nice lacings s lots of american hops piney and citric there are both grapefruit as well as pineapple but besides the nice smelling hops i ca n't smell anything else t the taste is better balanced than the smell there 's everything from the smell but in combination with a slight roasted maltyness m aftertaste is short but holds both some sweetness but also bitterness body is kind of weak and carbonation is medium d not a bad beer but there are lots of other ' i rather drink the good thing about this one is the bold hoppyness but if you are n't into hops this one would do nothing for youWith Perturbative Baseline:
the bottle looks like a small wine bottle brown 33 cl the small label at the bottom is yellow and has got a picture of s t or a swedish king from the mid 12th century a pours pale golden with an airy white kind of fluffy head slow dissipation leaves quite nice lacings s lots of american hops piney and citric there are both grapefruit as well as pineapple but besides the nice smelling hops i ca n't smell anything else t the taste is better balanced than the smell there 's everything from the smell but in combination with a slight roasted maltyness m aftertaste is short but holds both some sweetness but also bitterness body is kind of weak and carbonation is medium d not a bad beer but there are lots of other ' i rather drink the good thing about this one is the bold hoppyness but if you are n't into hops this one would do nothing for youExample 111
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
received a 4 pack nicely aged i might add from a friend poured into the snifter well and has a nice golden appearance with a nice light head a bit hazy almost like a type beer general aroma was nice and fruity i was excited to sit and watch the storm roll in whilst enjoying this beer drank it slightly chilled but not cold to savour the true flavours which were nice and robust the taste is very good and not overpowering like some in its style class but still enough flavour so you take notice definately becoming a favourite of mine will need to get my hands on more for sure not a food beer but better after dinner sitting with friends on the porchWith Integrated Gradients:
received a 4 pack nicely aged i might add from a friend poured into the snifter well and has a nice golden appearance with a nice light head a bit hazy almost like a type beer general aroma was nice and fruity i was excited to sit and watch the storm roll in whilst enjoying this beer drank it slightly chilled but not cold to savour the true flavours which were nice and robust the taste is very good and not overpowering like some in its style class but still enough flavour so you take notice definately becoming a favourite of mine will need to get my hands on more for sure not a food beer but better after dinner sitting with friends on the porchWith LIME:
received a 4 pack nicely aged i might add from a friend poured into the snifter well and has a nice golden appearance with a nice light head a bit hazy almost like a type beer general aroma was nice and fruity i was excited to sit and watch the storm roll in whilst enjoying this beer drank it slightly chilled but not cold to savour the true flavours which were nice and robust the taste is very good and not overpowering like some in its style class but still enough flavour so you take notice definately becoming a favourite of mine will need to get my hands on more for sure not a food beer but better after dinner sitting with friends on the porchWith Perturbative Baseline:
received a 4 pack nicely aged i might add from a friend poured into the snifter well and has a nice golden appearance with a nice light head a bit hazy almost like a type beer general aroma was nice and fruity i was excited to sit and watch the storm roll in whilst enjoying this beer drank it slightly chilled but not cold to savour the true flavours which were nice and robust the taste is very good and not overpowering like some in its style class but still enough flavour so you take notice definately becoming a favourite of mine will need to get my hands on more for sure not a food beer but better after dinner sitting with friends on the porchExample 117
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
i had this out of a 12 oz brown bottle and served in a british imperial pint glass enjoy by date clearly marked for april 26 2005 this beer is a the aroma on this beer is phenomenal strong whiffs of citrus fruit grapefruits oranges and limes and pine clearish yellow light orange color nice sticky lacings cling and stay all over the glass medium bodied with a really smooth mouthful again pine and citrus are blending together to create a sweet and bitter combo sweet and crisp with a major hop bite incredibly drinkable at 8 5 abv this beer is a treat and one of the best double ipa 's i 've had i 'm so glad this beer just began working its way into boston this is one masterpiece of an ipaWith Integrated Gradients:
i had this out of a 12 oz brown bottle and served in a british imperial pint glass enjoy by date clearly marked for april 26 2005 this beer is a the aroma on this beer is phenomenal strong whiffs of citrus fruit grapefruits oranges and limes and pine clearish yellow light orange color nice sticky lacings cling and stay all over the glass medium bodied with a really smooth mouthful again pine and citrus are blending together to create a sweet and bitter combo sweet and crisp with a major hop bite incredibly drinkable at 8 5 abv this beer is a treat and one of the best double ipa 's i 've had i 'm so glad this beer just began working its way into boston this is one masterpiece of an ipaWith LIME:
i had this out of a 12 oz brown bottle and served in a british imperial pint glass enjoy by date clearly marked for april 26 2005 this beer is a the aroma on this beer is phenomenal strong whiffs of citrus fruit grapefruits oranges and limes and pine clearish yellow light orange color nice sticky lacings cling and stay all over the glass medium bodied with a really smooth mouthful again pine and citrus are blending together to create a sweet and bitter combo sweet and crisp with a major hop bite incredibly drinkable at 8 5 abv this beer is a treat and one of the best double ipa 's i 've had i 'm so glad this beer just began working its way into boston this is one masterpiece of an ipaWith Perturbative Baseline:
i had this out of a 12 oz brown bottle and served in a british imperial pint glass enjoy by date clearly marked for april 26 2005 this beer is a the aroma on this beer is phenomenal strong whiffs of citrus fruit grapefruits oranges and limes and pine clearish yellow light orange color nice sticky lacings cling and stay all over the glass medium bodied with a really smooth mouthful again pine and citrus are blending together to create a sweet and bitter combo sweet and crisp with a major hop bite incredibly drinkable at 8 5 abv this beer is a treat and one of the best double ipa 's i 've had i 'm so glad this beer just began working its way into boston this is one masterpiece of an ipaExample 118
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
a testament to aging quality ales only to be served in a red wine glass or tulip a hazy shade of bronze a smallish off white head with tears of hops and malts s wonderful balance as the hops have mellowed out enough to let the malts shine through the forest for all the trees aromas of pine caramel grapefruit pineapple and charred walnuts t as it warms up the flavors suggested by the scents begin to emerge another year may the two perfectly m medium to full bodied a old guardian aged some 1 5 years is viscous and luscious d some claim to be able to drink more than one of these 22oz bombers ok but if you 're willing to split the second one among three or four i 'd be happy to savor this night cap a case of this is well worth a few during the years a few right about now and the rest over time to my mind a beer cellar needs old guardian keeping the treasure safeWith Integrated Gradients:
a testament to aging quality ales only to be served in a red wine glass or tulip a hazy shade of bronze a smallish off white head with tears of hops and malts s wonderful balance as the hops have mellowed out enough to let the malts shine through the forest for all the trees aromas of pine caramel grapefruit pineapple and charred walnuts t as it warms up the flavors suggested by the scents begin to emerge another year may the two perfectly m medium to full bodied a old guardian aged some 1 5 years is viscous and luscious d some claim to be able to drink more than one of these 22oz bombers ok but if you 're willing to split the second one among three or four i 'd be happy to savor this night cap a case of this is well worth a few during the years a few right about now and the rest over time to my mind a beer cellar needs old guardian keeping the treasure safeWith LIME:
a testament to aging quality ales only to be served in a red wine glass or tulip a hazy shade of bronze a smallish off white head with tears of hops and malts s wonderful balance as the hops have mellowed out enough to let the malts shine through the forest for all the trees aromas of pine caramel grapefruit pineapple and charred walnuts t as it warms up the flavors suggested by the scents begin to emerge another year may the two perfectly m medium to full bodied a old guardian aged some 1 5 years is viscous and luscious d some claim to be able to drink more than one of these 22oz bombers ok but if you 're willing to split the second one among three or four i 'd be happy to savor this night cap a case of this is well worth a few during the years a few right about now and the rest over time to my mind a beer cellar needs old guardian keeping the treasure safeWith Perturbative Baseline:
a testament to aging quality ales only to be served in a red wine glass or tulip a hazy shade of bronze a smallish off white head with tears of hops and malts s wonderful balance as the hops have mellowed out enough to let the malts shine through the forest for all the trees aromas of pine caramel grapefruit pineapple and charred walnuts t as it warms up the flavors suggested by the scents begin to emerge another year may the two perfectly m medium to full bodied a old guardian aged some 1 5 years is viscous and luscious d some claim to be able to drink more than one of these 22oz bombers ok but if you 're willing to split the second one among three or four i 'd be happy to savor this night cap a case of this is well worth a few during the years a few right about now and the rest over time to my mind a beer cellar needs old guardian keeping the treasure safeExample 119
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
this one was sent graciously to me by an awesome trader cheers buddy yellow color beer with some orange notes head is white and disappear quickly hazed and very opaque aroma is fruity cloves and bananas typical of a hefeweizen taste shows notes of orange and the typical hefeweizen taste cloves and bananas smooth and very effervescent almost no bitterness too very drinkable and refreshing a nice hefeweizenWith Integrated Gradients:
this one was sent graciously to me by an awesome trader cheers buddy yellow color beer with some orange notes head is white and disappear quickly hazed and very opaque aroma is fruity cloves and bananas typical of a hefeweizen taste shows notes of orange and the typical hefeweizen taste cloves and bananas smooth and very effervescent almost no bitterness too very drinkable and refreshing a nice hefeweizenWith LIME:
this one was sent graciously to me by an awesome trader cheers buddy yellow color beer with some orange notes head is white and disappear quickly hazed and very opaque aroma is fruity cloves and bananas typical of a hefeweizen taste shows notes of orange and the typical hefeweizen taste cloves and bananas smooth and very effervescent almost no bitterness too very drinkable and refreshing a nice hefeweizenWith Perturbative Baseline:
this one was sent graciously to me by an awesome trader cheers buddy yellow color beer with some orange notes head is white and disappear quickly hazed and very opaque aroma is fruity cloves and bananas typical of a hefeweizen taste shows notes of orange and the typical hefeweizen taste cloves and bananas smooth and very effervescent almost no bitterness too very drinkable and refreshing a nice hefeweizenExample 124
Rationale length SIS = [7, 9]With SIS Method:
poured a lovely golden color with massive chunky white head head lasted throughout and nice lacing on the side of the glass smell is truly enjoyable with nice notes of summer fruits bananas bubble gum and yeast taste is also very pleasant with strong banana and other light fruit flavors nice and creamy in the mouth with an almost syrup like feeling being left behind some alcohol detected but not what you would think for a 10 5 beer way too easy to drink very enjoyable beerWith Integrated Gradients:
poured a lovely golden color with massive chunky white head head lasted throughout and nice lacing on the side of the glass smell is truly enjoyable with nice notes of summer fruits bananas bubble gum and yeast taste is also very pleasant with strong banana and other light fruit flavors nice and creamy in the mouth with an almost syrup like feeling being left behind some alcohol detected but not what you would think for a 10 5 beer way too easy to drink very enjoyable beerWith LIME:
poured a lovely golden color with massive chunky white head head lasted throughout and nice lacing on the side of the glass smell is truly enjoyable with nice notes of summer fruits bananas bubble gum and yeast taste is also very pleasant with strong banana and other light fruit flavors nice and creamy in the mouth with an almost syrup like feeling being left behind some alcohol detected but not what you would think for a 10 5 beer way too easy to drink very enjoyable beerWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured a lovely golden color with massive chunky white head head lasted throughout and nice lacing on the side of the glass smell is truly enjoyable with nice notes of summer fruits bananas bubble gum and yeast taste is also very pleasant with strong banana and other light fruit flavors nice and creamy in the mouth with an almost syrup like feeling being left behind some alcohol detected but not what you would think for a 10 5 beer way too easy to drink very enjoyable beerExample 130
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
i hate to be the guy who a top rated brew but i guess today i am that guy maybe i 'm just sick of beers like this but i feel like once you 've had one double imperial chocolate coffee espresso mocha java stout you 've had 'em all the coffee and chocolate flavors are too much for beer or too at least too much for this beer i love a nice stout that has a more subtle coffee or chocolaty flavor that 's imparted by the kind of malt they used but this straight up infused flavor is too syrupy for me in general do n't get me wrong it is delicious it 's just not something i like in my beer i 've decided appears a dark pitch brown color a wimpy head that dissapears quickly smells extremely roasty and sweet but with a ton of nice bitterness in the form of coffee and bitter chocolate maybe even from the hops but i ca n't really detect any taste could be full of complex flavors and the potential is there but the palate is really overrun with the intense coffee bean chocolate party that 's going on in this beer i 've already talked about that part the real saving grace of this beer is the mouthfeel soft and pillowy it 's so smooth and just velvety on the palate with a slight if i had no tastebuds even i would drink this just for the texture to finish up it could just be me or a stylistic sort of preference thing but the strong coffee flavors do n't work for this beer i hate to say check out the black rye from founders there 's a killer beer for yaWith Integrated Gradients:
i hate to be the guy who a top rated brew but i guess today i am that guy maybe i 'm just sick of beers like this but i feel like once you 've had one double imperial chocolate coffee espresso mocha java stout you 've had 'em all the coffee and chocolate flavors are too much for beer or too at least too much for this beer i love a nice stout that has a more subtle coffee or chocolaty flavor that 's imparted by the kind of malt they used but this straight up infused flavor is too syrupy for me in general do n't get me wrong it is delicious it 's just not something i like in my beer i 've decided appears a dark pitch brown color a wimpy head that dissapears quickly smells extremely roasty and sweet but with a ton of nice bitterness in the form of coffee and bitter chocolate maybe even from the hops but i ca n't really detect any taste could be full of complex flavors and the potential is there but the palate is really overrun with the intense coffee bean chocolate party that 's going on in this beer i 've already talked about that part the real saving grace of this beer is the mouthfeel soft and pillowy it 's so smooth and just velvety on the palate with a slight if i had no tastebuds even i would drink this just for the texture to finish up it could just be me or a stylistic sort of preference thing but the strong coffee flavors do n't work for this beer i hate to say check out the black rye from founders there 's a killer beer for yaWith LIME:
i hate to be the guy who a top rated brew but i guess today i am that guy maybe i 'm just sick of beers like this but i feel like once you 've had one double imperial chocolate coffee espresso mocha java stout you 've had 'em all the coffee and chocolate flavors are too much for beer or too at least too much for this beer i love a nice stout that has a more subtle coffee or chocolaty flavor that 's imparted by the kind of malt they used but this straight up infused flavor is too syrupy for me in general do n't get me wrong it is delicious it 's just not something i like in my beer i 've decided appears a dark pitch brown color a wimpy head that dissapears quickly smells extremely roasty and sweet but with a ton of nice bitterness in the form of coffee and bitter chocolate maybe even from the hops but i ca n't really detect any taste could be full of complex flavors and the potential is there but the palate is really overrun with the intense coffee bean chocolate party that 's going on in this beer i 've already talked about that part the real saving grace of this beer is the mouthfeel soft and pillowy it 's so smooth and just velvety on the palate with a slight if i had no tastebuds even i would drink this just for the texture to finish up it could just be me or a stylistic sort of preference thing but the strong coffee flavors do n't work for this beer i hate to say check out the black rye from founders there 's a killer beer for yaWith Perturbative Baseline:
i hate to be the guy who a top rated brew but i guess today i am that guy maybe i 'm just sick of beers like this but i feel like once you 've had one double imperial chocolate coffee espresso mocha java stout you 've had 'em all the coffee and chocolate flavors are too much for beer or too at least too much for this beer i love a nice stout that has a more subtle coffee or chocolaty flavor that 's imparted by the kind of malt they used but this straight up infused flavor is too syrupy for me in general do n't get me wrong it is delicious it 's just not something i like in my beer i 've decided appears a dark pitch brown color a wimpy head that dissapears quickly smells extremely roasty and sweet but with a ton of nice bitterness in the form of coffee and bitter chocolate maybe even from the hops but i ca n't really detect any taste could be full of complex flavors and the potential is there but the palate is really overrun with the intense coffee bean chocolate party that 's going on in this beer i 've already talked about that part the real saving grace of this beer is the mouthfeel soft and pillowy it 's so smooth and just velvety on the palate with a slight if i had no tastebuds even i would drink this just for the texture to finish up it could just be me or a stylistic sort of preference thing but the strong coffee flavors do n't work for this beer i hate to say check out the black rye from founders there 's a killer beer for yaExample 131
Rationale length SIS = [9]With SIS Method:
a the beer is clear yellowish orange in color and has a light amount of visible carbonation it poured with a thin off white head s there are moderate aromas of fruity yeast and floral hops in the nose t the taste has some maltiness with notes of fruit there is some sourness in the finish m it feels medium bodied on the palate and has a moderate amount of carbonation there are some hints of dryness in the finish o the beer is somewhat unique for the style because it is quite fruity and maltyWith Integrated Gradients:
a the beer is clear yellowish orange in color and has a light amount of visible carbonation it poured with a thin off white head s there are moderate aromas of fruity yeast and floral hops in the nose t the taste has some maltiness with notes of fruit there is some sourness in the finish m it feels medium bodied on the palate and has a moderate amount of carbonation there are some hints of dryness in the finish o the beer is somewhat unique for the style because it is quite fruity and maltyWith LIME:
a the beer is clear yellowish orange in color and has a light amount of visible carbonation it poured with a thin off white head s there are moderate aromas of fruity yeast and floral hops in the nose t the taste has some maltiness with notes of fruit there is some sourness in the finish m it feels medium bodied on the palate and has a moderate amount of carbonation there are some hints of dryness in the finish o the beer is somewhat unique for the style because it is quite fruity and maltyWith Perturbative Baseline:
a the beer is clear yellowish orange in color and has a light amount of visible carbonation it poured with a thin off white head s there are moderate aromas of fruity yeast and floral hops in the nose t the taste has some maltiness with notes of fruit there is some sourness in the finish m it feels medium bodied on the palate and has a moderate amount of carbonation there are some hints of dryness in the finish o the beer is somewhat unique for the style because it is quite fruity and maltyExample 135
Rationale length SIS = [8]With SIS Method:
poured from the 12 ounce bottle into a pint glass at room temperature this brew shows a hazy carmel color with an out of control oatmeal colored head and layers of lacing the aroma is a really nice sweet malt and herbal hops very thick smell with an quality that also notes thick brown bread and apple the taste is a nice medium bodied tartness with some dry hops blended with caramel malt pretty chewy stuff for an ipa almost a mild dipa with some alcohol noted drinkable definitely worth a try but just short of spectacularWith Integrated Gradients:
poured from the 12 ounce bottle into a pint glass at room temperature this brew shows a hazy carmel color with an out of control oatmeal colored head and layers of lacing the aroma is a really nice sweet malt and herbal hops very thick smell with an quality that also notes thick brown bread and apple the taste is a nice medium bodied tartness with some dry hops blended with caramel malt pretty chewy stuff for an ipa almost a mild dipa with some alcohol noted drinkable definitely worth a try but just short of spectacularWith LIME:
poured from the 12 ounce bottle into a pint glass at room temperature this brew shows a hazy carmel color with an out of control oatmeal colored head and layers of lacing the aroma is a really nice sweet malt and herbal hops very thick smell with an quality that also notes thick brown bread and apple the taste is a nice medium bodied tartness with some dry hops blended with caramel malt pretty chewy stuff for an ipa almost a mild dipa with some alcohol noted drinkable definitely worth a try but just short of spectacularWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured from the 12 ounce bottle into a pint glass at room temperature this brew shows a hazy carmel color with an out of control oatmeal colored head and layers of lacing the aroma is a really nice sweet malt and herbal hops very thick smell with an quality that also notes thick brown bread and apple the taste is a nice medium bodied tartness with some dry hops blended with caramel malt pretty chewy stuff for an ipa almost a mild dipa with some alcohol noted drinkable definitely worth a try but just short of spectacularExample 137
Rationale length SIS = [7]With SIS Method:
a very dark brown beer with a small head that forms a small off white layer on the side of the glass smell is coffee strong sweet chocolate and above all black malt like the grains smell some vanilla to smooth the roast taste is mildly roasted with a heavy chocolate taste which makes a sweet impression i get hints of vanilla en cappucino the beer 's body is just right for this kind of beer some sweetnes but not too sticky bitterness is low and the beer is nicely balancedWith Integrated Gradients:
a very dark brown beer with a small head that forms a small off white layer on the side of the glass smell is coffee strong sweet chocolate and above all black malt like the grains smell some vanilla to smooth the roast taste is mildly roasted with a heavy chocolate taste which makes a sweet impression i get hints of vanilla en cappucino the beer 's body is just right for this kind of beer some sweetnes but not too sticky bitterness is low and the beer is nicely balancedWith LIME:
a very dark brown beer with a small head that forms a small off white layer on the side of the glass smell is coffee strong sweet chocolate and above all black malt like the grains smell some vanilla to smooth the roast taste is mildly roasted with a heavy chocolate taste which makes a sweet impression i get hints of vanilla en cappucino the beer 's body is just right for this kind of beer some sweetnes but not too sticky bitterness is low and the beer is nicely balancedWith Perturbative Baseline:
a very dark brown beer with a small head that forms a small off white layer on the side of the glass smell is coffee strong sweet chocolate and above all black malt like the grains smell some vanilla to smooth the roast taste is mildly roasted with a heavy chocolate taste which makes a sweet impression i get hints of vanilla en cappucino the beer 's body is just right for this kind of beer some sweetnes but not too sticky bitterness is low and the beer is nicely balancedExample 140
Rationale length SIS = [4, 5]With SIS Method:
a held up to the florida sun there is n't a of light threw this chocolate stout on top of the black liquid goodness sits a milk chocolate head that happens to be the same color as the label on the bottle s just as i expected choklat is the most chocolate smelling beer in the beer world southern tier always impresses me with these kind of brews but the lack of complexity is it 's only downfall t this brew reminds me of when i was a kid and used to put chocolate syrup on top of chocolate fudge that was on top of chocolate ice cream that was being eaten out of a chocolate cone with chocolate of course the fact that they managed to brew this stout at 11 without affecting the flavor is amazing mf mouthfeel is like creamy milk chocolate just they way it should be d drinkability is excellent southern tier has some issues in this category for me because some of their brews are just too over the top see creme brulee but who does n't love chocolate especially with a well hidden abvWith Integrated Gradients:
a held up to the florida sun there is n't a of light threw this chocolate stout on top of the black liquid goodness sits a milk chocolate head that happens to be the same color as the label on the bottle s just as i expected choklat is the most chocolate smelling beer in the beer world southern tier always impresses me with these kind of brews but the lack of complexity is it 's only downfall t this brew reminds me of when i was a kid and used to put chocolate syrup on top of chocolate fudge that was on top of chocolate ice cream that was being eaten out of a chocolate cone with chocolate of course the fact that they managed to brew this stout at 11 without affecting the flavor is amazing mf mouthfeel is like creamy milk chocolate just they way it should be d drinkability is excellent southern tier has some issues in this category for me because some of their brews are just too over the top see creme brulee but who does n't love chocolate especially with a well hidden abvWith LIME:
a held up to the florida sun there is n't a of light threw this chocolate stout on top of the black liquid goodness sits a milk chocolate head that happens to be the same color as the label on the bottle s just as i expected choklat is the most chocolate smelling beer in the beer world southern tier always impresses me with these kind of brews but the lack of complexity is it 's only downfall t this brew reminds me of when i was a kid and used to put chocolate syrup on top of chocolate fudge that was on top of chocolate ice cream that was being eaten out of a chocolate cone with chocolate of course the fact that they managed to brew this stout at 11 without affecting the flavor is amazing mf mouthfeel is like creamy milk chocolate just they way it should be d drinkability is excellent southern tier has some issues in this category for me because some of their brews are just too over the top see creme brulee but who does n't love chocolate especially with a well hidden abvWith Perturbative Baseline:
a held up to the florida sun there is n't a of light threw this chocolate stout on top of the black liquid goodness sits a milk chocolate head that happens to be the same color as the label on the bottle s just as i expected choklat is the most chocolate smelling beer in the beer world southern tier always impresses me with these kind of brews but the lack of complexity is it 's only downfall t this brew reminds me of when i was a kid and used to put chocolate syrup on top of chocolate fudge that was on top of chocolate ice cream that was being eaten out of a chocolate cone with chocolate of course the fact that they managed to brew this stout at 11 without affecting the flavor is amazing mf mouthfeel is like creamy milk chocolate just they way it should be d drinkability is excellent southern tier has some issues in this category for me because some of their brews are just too over the top see creme brulee but who does n't love chocolate especially with a well hidden abvExample 144
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
poured 12 oz bottle into a sam adams glass hey it was in reach poured clean with a nice deep golden straw color with over 2 fingers of crisp head that quickly sunk down impressive lacing on the glass with legs aroma was full of grassy hops and caramel with some alcohol presence on the nose taste was extremely grassy with very little malt character at all and extremely boozy seems like they let this one ferment a bit too long if they used a bit more malts and stopped fermentation to yield the same 8 5 this would be a far better beer this beer is way too boozy for 8 5 dogfish head 's 120 minute tastes and smells less boozy and that weighs in at 20 mouthfeel is thin dry and bubbly as a result drinkability was not good i had to switch off with water every so often and looked for something to on to break the boozy grassy flavor from layering too thickly on my tongue overall this beer looks fantastic but just does n't live up to the quality expected in a iipa other breweries have set the bar fairly high with strong but balanced iipas this one is just way too boozy and grassy to be enjoyableWith Integrated Gradients:
poured 12 oz bottle into a sam adams glass hey it was in reach poured clean with a nice deep golden straw color with over 2 fingers of crisp head that quickly sunk down impressive lacing on the glass with legs aroma was full of grassy hops and caramel with some alcohol presence on the nose taste was extremely grassy with very little malt character at all and extremely boozy seems like they let this one ferment a bit too long if they used a bit more malts and stopped fermentation to yield the same 8 5 this would be a far better beer this beer is way too boozy for 8 5 dogfish head 's 120 minute tastes and smells less boozy and that weighs in at 20 mouthfeel is thin dry and bubbly as a result drinkability was not good i had to switch off with water every so often and looked for something to on to break the boozy grassy flavor from layering too thickly on my tongue overall this beer looks fantastic but just does n't live up to the quality expected in a iipa other breweries have set the bar fairly high with strong but balanced iipas this one is just way too boozy and grassy to be enjoyableWith LIME:
poured 12 oz bottle into a sam adams glass hey it was in reach poured clean with a nice deep golden straw color with over 2 fingers of crisp head that quickly sunk down impressive lacing on the glass with legs aroma was full of grassy hops and caramel with some alcohol presence on the nose taste was extremely grassy with very little malt character at all and extremely boozy seems like they let this one ferment a bit too long if they used a bit more malts and stopped fermentation to yield the same 8 5 this would be a far better beer this beer is way too boozy for 8 5 dogfish head 's 120 minute tastes and smells less boozy and that weighs in at 20 mouthfeel is thin dry and bubbly as a result drinkability was not good i had to switch off with water every so often and looked for something to on to break the boozy grassy flavor from layering too thickly on my tongue overall this beer looks fantastic but just does n't live up to the quality expected in a iipa other breweries have set the bar fairly high with strong but balanced iipas this one is just way too boozy and grassy to be enjoyableWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured 12 oz bottle into a sam adams glass hey it was in reach poured clean with a nice deep golden straw color with over 2 fingers of crisp head that quickly sunk down impressive lacing on the glass with legs aroma was full of grassy hops and caramel with some alcohol presence on the nose taste was extremely grassy with very little malt character at all and extremely boozy seems like they let this one ferment a bit too long if they used a bit more malts and stopped fermentation to yield the same 8 5 this would be a far better beer this beer is way too boozy for 8 5 dogfish head 's 120 minute tastes and smells less boozy and that weighs in at 20 mouthfeel is thin dry and bubbly as a result drinkability was not good i had to switch off with water every so often and looked for something to on to break the boozy grassy flavor from layering too thickly on my tongue overall this beer looks fantastic but just does n't live up to the quality expected in a iipa other breweries have set the bar fairly high with strong but balanced iipas this one is just way too boozy and grassy to be enjoyableExample 151
Rationale length SIS = [9]With SIS Method:
poured a deep tangerine colored beer with moderate slightly off white puffy head smell has some nice notes of citrusy hops taste also has the hops in the forefront with not enough malt to back it up leaves a nice dry sensation in the mouth a good beer but not quite greatWith Integrated Gradients:
poured a deep tangerine colored beer with moderate slightly off white puffy head smell has some nice notes of citrusy hops taste also has the hops in the forefront with not enough malt to back it up leaves a nice dry sensation in the mouth a good beer but not quite greatWith LIME:
poured a deep tangerine colored beer with moderate slightly off white puffy head smell has some nice notes of citrusy hops taste also has the hops in the forefront with not enough malt to back it up leaves a nice dry sensation in the mouth a good beer but not quite greatWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured a deep tangerine colored beer with moderate slightly off white puffy head smell has some nice notes of citrusy hops taste also has the hops in the forefront with not enough malt to back it up leaves a nice dry sensation in the mouth a good beer but not quite greatExample 152
Rationale length SIS = [8]With SIS Method:
dark black with nearly no light at all shining through on this one rich tan colored head of about two inches quickly settled down to about a half inch of tan that thoroughly coated the inside of the glass this was what the style is all about the aroma was just loaded down with coffee rich notes of mocha mixes in with a rich and sweet coffee note a tiny bit of bitterness and an earthy flare lying down underneath of it but the majority of this one was hands down rich brewed coffee the flavor was more of the same rich notes just rolled over the tongue in waves and thoroughly coated the inside of the mouth sweet with touches of chocolate and vanilla to highlight the coffee notesWith Integrated Gradients:
dark black with nearly no light at all shining through on this one rich tan colored head of about two inches quickly settled down to about a half inch of tan that thoroughly coated the inside of the glass this was what the style is all about the aroma was just loaded down with coffee rich notes of mocha mixes in with a rich and sweet coffee note a tiny bit of bitterness and an earthy flare lying down underneath of it but the majority of this one was hands down rich brewed coffee the flavor was more of the same rich notes just rolled over the tongue in waves and thoroughly coated the inside of the mouth sweet with touches of chocolate and vanilla to highlight the coffee notesWith LIME:
dark black with nearly no light at all shining through on this one rich tan colored head of about two inches quickly settled down to about a half inch of tan that thoroughly coated the inside of the glass this was what the style is all about the aroma was just loaded down with coffee rich notes of mocha mixes in with a rich and sweet coffee note a tiny bit of bitterness and an earthy flare lying down underneath of it but the majority of this one was hands down rich brewed coffee the flavor was more of the same rich notes just rolled over the tongue in waves and thoroughly coated the inside of the mouth sweet with touches of chocolate and vanilla to highlight the coffee notesWith Perturbative Baseline:
dark black with nearly no light at all shining through on this one rich tan colored head of about two inches quickly settled down to about a half inch of tan that thoroughly coated the inside of the glass this was what the style is all about the aroma was just loaded down with coffee rich notes of mocha mixes in with a rich and sweet coffee note a tiny bit of bitterness and an earthy flare lying down underneath of it but the majority of this one was hands down rich brewed coffee the flavor was more of the same rich notes just rolled over the tongue in waves and thoroughly coated the inside of the mouth sweet with touches of chocolate and vanilla to highlight the coffee notesExample 155
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
serving type a 12 oz bottle poured into a westmalle trappist chalice a apple juice s sweet bread hops a wonderful aroma t complete opposite of the aroma tart yet smooth earthy pine a complex beer m smooth with a tiny bite d i would and will order buy one of these again a nice brew from stone ca n't wait to try the imperial russian stout i just got mmmWith Integrated Gradients:
serving type a 12 oz bottle poured into a westmalle trappist chalice a apple juice s sweet bread hops a wonderful aroma t complete opposite of the aroma tart yet smooth earthy pine a complex beer m smooth with a tiny bite d i would and will order buy one of these again a nice brew from stone ca n't wait to try the imperial russian stout i just got mmmWith LIME:
serving type a 12 oz bottle poured into a westmalle trappist chalice a apple juice s sweet bread hops a wonderful aroma t complete opposite of the aroma tart yet smooth earthy pine a complex beer m smooth with a tiny bite d i would and will order buy one of these again a nice brew from stone ca n't wait to try the imperial russian stout i just got mmmWith Perturbative Baseline:
serving type a 12 oz bottle poured into a westmalle trappist chalice a apple juice s sweet bread hops a wonderful aroma t complete opposite of the aroma tart yet smooth earthy pine a complex beer m smooth with a tiny bite d i would and will order buy one of these again a nice brew from stone ca n't wait to try the imperial russian stout i just got mmmExample 159
Rationale length SIS = [8]With SIS Method:
this beer poured out as a nice golden color with a white head on top the head retention was pretty good on this brew i found the smell of the beer to have a nice aroma of caramel and some light hops on the nose the taste of the beer was really nicely done i thought the flavors of sweet malts and the bitter finish worked well together the mouthfeel was very drinkable and could have back to back overall this brew is pretty good and i would n't drinking it again one dayWith Integrated Gradients:
this beer poured out as a nice golden color with a white head on top the head retention was pretty good on this brew i found the smell of the beer to have a nice aroma of caramel and some light hops on the nose the taste of the beer was really nicely done i thought the flavors of sweet malts and the bitter finish worked well together the mouthfeel was very drinkable and could have back to back overall this brew is pretty good and i would n't drinking it again one dayWith LIME:
this beer poured out as a nice golden color with a white head on top the head retention was pretty good on this brew i found the smell of the beer to have a nice aroma of caramel and some light hops on the nose the taste of the beer was really nicely done i thought the flavors of sweet malts and the bitter finish worked well together the mouthfeel was very drinkable and could have back to back overall this brew is pretty good and i would n't drinking it again one dayWith Perturbative Baseline:
this beer poured out as a nice golden color with a white head on top the head retention was pretty good on this brew i found the smell of the beer to have a nice aroma of caramel and some light hops on the nose the taste of the beer was really nicely done i thought the flavors of sweet malts and the bitter finish worked well together the mouthfeel was very drinkable and could have back to back overall this brew is pretty good and i would n't drinking it again one dayExample 160
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
poured from a bottle into a duvel tulip a pours a dark shade of amber with a three finger slightly offwhite head the head is very puffy and the lacing is all the way around the glass 4 5 s earthy hops but they smell absolutely wonderful and strong getting some hints of cat piss as well simcoe up in here 4 t wow the bitterness is strong in this one lots of pine up front and the finish is slightly sweet very solid 4 m it has a real nice body to it nice and thick not chewy like a stout but it has that nice ipa backbone to it o really like this beer tastes a lot like torpedo but a little less abrasive and fresher plus at 4 79 for a bomber it was a steal 5With Integrated Gradients:
poured from a bottle into a duvel tulip a pours a dark shade of amber with a three finger slightly offwhite head the head is very puffy and the lacing is all the way around the glass 4 5 s earthy hops but they smell absolutely wonderful and strong getting some hints of cat piss as well simcoe up in here 4 t wow the bitterness is strong in this one lots of pine up front and the finish is slightly sweet very solid 4 m it has a real nice body to it nice and thick not chewy like a stout but it has that nice ipa backbone to it o really like this beer tastes a lot like torpedo but a little less abrasive and fresher plus at 4 79 for a bomber it was a steal 5With LIME:
poured from a bottle into a duvel tulip a pours a dark shade of amber with a three finger slightly offwhite head the head is very puffy and the lacing is all the way around the glass 4 5 s earthy hops but they smell absolutely wonderful and strong getting some hints of cat piss as well simcoe up in here 4 t wow the bitterness is strong in this one lots of pine up front and the finish is slightly sweet very solid 4 m it has a real nice body to it nice and thick not chewy like a stout but it has that nice ipa backbone to it o really like this beer tastes a lot like torpedo but a little less abrasive and fresher plus at 4 79 for a bomber it was a steal 5With Perturbative Baseline:
poured from a bottle into a duvel tulip a pours a dark shade of amber with a three finger slightly offwhite head the head is very puffy and the lacing is all the way around the glass 4 5 s earthy hops but they smell absolutely wonderful and strong getting some hints of cat piss as well simcoe up in here 4 t wow the bitterness is strong in this one lots of pine up front and the finish is slightly sweet very solid 4 m it has a real nice body to it nice and thick not chewy like a stout but it has that nice ipa backbone to it o really like this beer tastes a lot like torpedo but a little less abrasive and fresher plus at 4 79 for a bomber it was a steal 5Example 161
Rationale length SIS = [4, 6]With SIS Method:
a clear amber body with a large foamy offwhite head s a big bouquet of raspberries and blueberries fresh sweet tangy fruit aromas floral hop notes t tangy fruit with a buttery back note sweet splash of soft fruit liquor and tangy hops fruit like acidity akin to apple skin blueberry and dark fruit present here tangy and spiced alcohol bring depth to this beers flavors m warming drying medium body clean on the palate and the carbonation the tongue o plenty of fruit in the nose and mouth the starchy buttery flavors add a different dimension hereWith Integrated Gradients:
a clear amber body with a large foamy offwhite head s a big bouquet of raspberries and blueberries fresh sweet tangy fruit aromas floral hop notes t tangy fruit with a buttery back note sweet splash of soft fruit liquor and tangy hops fruit like acidity akin to apple skin blueberry and dark fruit present here tangy and spiced alcohol bring depth to this beers flavors m warming drying medium body clean on the palate and the carbonation the tongue o plenty of fruit in the nose and mouth the starchy buttery flavors add a different dimension hereWith LIME:
a clear amber body with a large foamy offwhite head s a big bouquet of raspberries and blueberries fresh sweet tangy fruit aromas floral hop notes t tangy fruit with a buttery back note sweet splash of soft fruit liquor and tangy hops fruit like acidity akin to apple skin blueberry and dark fruit present here tangy and spiced alcohol bring depth to this beers flavors m warming drying medium body clean on the palate and the carbonation the tongue o plenty of fruit in the nose and mouth the starchy buttery flavors add a different dimension hereWith Perturbative Baseline:
a clear amber body with a large foamy offwhite head s a big bouquet of raspberries and blueberries fresh sweet tangy fruit aromas floral hop notes t tangy fruit with a buttery back note sweet splash of soft fruit liquor and tangy hops fruit like acidity akin to apple skin blueberry and dark fruit present here tangy and spiced alcohol bring depth to this beers flavors m warming drying medium body clean on the palate and the carbonation the tongue o plenty of fruit in the nose and mouth the starchy buttery flavors add a different dimension hereExample 164
Rationale length SIS = [5, 8]With SIS Method:
served from a plain looking yellow 750 this tripel pours out bright lightly clouded apricot yellow with a dense and chunky white head that has epic retention and tons of stick aroma is so much bigger than i expected from a tripel that only at 6 8 big tropical and orchard fruit with funky yeasty spice and a pepper coriander bite green apple and pear is by honeyish malts and complex phenolic undertones featuring banana and buttery flavor equally high in my book so surprising becuase it is relatively low abv compared to the highest rated tripels a complex malt and fruit entry is kicked up by creamy sweet lemon key lime peel freshly baked pie crust cracker and fluffy cotton candy the finish is well hopped with soft nuances of white pepper infused green herbs and earthyness complex and dry excellentWith Integrated Gradients:
served from a plain looking yellow 750 this tripel pours out bright lightly clouded apricot yellow with a dense and chunky white head that has epic retention and tons of stick aroma is so much bigger than i expected from a tripel that only at 6 8 big tropical and orchard fruit with funky yeasty spice and a pepper coriander bite green apple and pear is by honeyish malts and complex phenolic undertones featuring banana and buttery flavor equally high in my book so surprising becuase it is relatively low abv compared to the highest rated tripels a complex malt and fruit entry is kicked up by creamy sweet lemon key lime peel freshly baked pie crust cracker and fluffy cotton candy the finish is well hopped with soft nuances of white pepper infused green herbs and earthyness complex and dry excellentWith LIME:
served from a plain looking yellow 750 this tripel pours out bright lightly clouded apricot yellow with a dense and chunky white head that has epic retention and tons of stick aroma is so much bigger than i expected from a tripel that only at 6 8 big tropical and orchard fruit with funky yeasty spice and a pepper coriander bite green apple and pear is by honeyish malts and complex phenolic undertones featuring banana and buttery flavor equally high in my book so surprising becuase it is relatively low abv compared to the highest rated tripels a complex malt and fruit entry is kicked up by creamy sweet lemon key lime peel freshly baked pie crust cracker and fluffy cotton candy the finish is well hopped with soft nuances of white pepper infused green herbs and earthyness complex and dry excellentWith Perturbative Baseline:
served from a plain looking yellow 750 this tripel pours out bright lightly clouded apricot yellow with a dense and chunky white head that has epic retention and tons of stick aroma is so much bigger than i expected from a tripel that only at 6 8 big tropical and orchard fruit with funky yeasty spice and a pepper coriander bite green apple and pear is by honeyish malts and complex phenolic undertones featuring banana and buttery flavor equally high in my book so surprising becuase it is relatively low abv compared to the highest rated tripels a complex malt and fruit entry is kicked up by creamy sweet lemon key lime peel freshly baked pie crust cracker and fluffy cotton candy the finish is well hopped with soft nuances of white pepper infused green herbs and earthyness complex and dry excellentExample 170
Rationale length SIS = [3, 7]With SIS Method:
11 2oz bottle a poured into a duvel tulip glass pours a golden yellow color with a huge white head that takes up half the glass the head possesses amazing retention and lacing as well this is a very pretty beer s the aroma is lighter than expected with some fruit citrus peel spices and belgian yeast the aroma is very light but very pleasant as well the array of fruits dominate the aroma with some citrus peel and clove very nice t the taste like the aroma is very fruity with some spices added in there with a dry yeasty finish along with some alcohol m the mouthfeel is light bodied with a high amount of carbonation d this is one of the better tripels that i have tried fantastic stuffWith Integrated Gradients:
11 2oz bottle a poured into a duvel tulip glass pours a golden yellow color with a huge white head that takes up half the glass the head possesses amazing retention and lacing as well this is a very pretty beer s the aroma is lighter than expected with some fruit citrus peel spices and belgian yeast the aroma is very light but very pleasant as well the array of fruits dominate the aroma with some citrus peel and clove very nice t the taste like the aroma is very fruity with some spices added in there with a dry yeasty finish along with some alcohol m the mouthfeel is light bodied with a high amount of carbonation d this is one of the better tripels that i have tried fantastic stuffWith LIME:
11 2oz bottle a poured into a duvel tulip glass pours a golden yellow color with a huge white head that takes up half the glass the head possesses amazing retention and lacing as well this is a very pretty beer s the aroma is lighter than expected with some fruit citrus peel spices and belgian yeast the aroma is very light but very pleasant as well the array of fruits dominate the aroma with some citrus peel and clove very nice t the taste like the aroma is very fruity with some spices added in there with a dry yeasty finish along with some alcohol m the mouthfeel is light bodied with a high amount of carbonation d this is one of the better tripels that i have tried fantastic stuffWith Perturbative Baseline:
11 2oz bottle a poured into a duvel tulip glass pours a golden yellow color with a huge white head that takes up half the glass the head possesses amazing retention and lacing as well this is a very pretty beer s the aroma is lighter than expected with some fruit citrus peel spices and belgian yeast the aroma is very light but very pleasant as well the array of fruits dominate the aroma with some citrus peel and clove very nice t the taste like the aroma is very fruity with some spices added in there with a dry yeasty finish along with some alcohol m the mouthfeel is light bodied with a high amount of carbonation d this is one of the better tripels that i have tried fantastic stuffExample 178
Rationale length SIS = [4, 5, 5, 6, 7]With SIS Method:
had a firkin of this 2010 vintage at at pours a hazy amber orange red colored beer with a light fizzy head as usual for cask nose has a nice tart sour fruit aroma great tart fruits that just dance around the nostrils berry lots of grape skin bit of brett funk and like acidic fruit nice funk overall taste brings a great funk and sour tart fruit berry light sour fruit and sour malts bit of brett funk as well again bringing some acidic tastes bit grainy and bready and some interesting berry fruit with a bit of grape skin and seed finishes with a bready malt tart fruit sour but not puckering a bit more grape skin and dark red wine and even a hint of oak and vanilla hint of booze mouth is med bodied bit of warming booze and acidic feel good carb esp for cask overall awesome so tasty great tart sour fruits sour malts a bit bready not mouth puckering or over the top very tasty and nice funk to it at the same timeWith Integrated Gradients:
had a firkin of this 2010 vintage at at pours a hazy amber orange red colored beer with a light fizzy head as usual for cask nose has a nice tart sour fruit aroma great tart fruits that just dance around the nostrils berry lots of grape skin bit of brett funk and like acidic fruit nice funk overall taste brings a great funk and sour tart fruit berry light sour fruit and sour malts bit of brett funk as well again bringing some acidic tastes bit grainy and bready and some interesting berry fruit with a bit of grape skin and seed finishes with a bready malt tart fruit sour but not puckering a bit more grape skin and dark red wine and even a hint of oak and vanilla hint of booze mouth is med bodied bit of warming booze and acidic feel good carb esp for cask overall awesome so tasty great tart sour fruits sour malts a bit bready not mouth puckering or over the top very tasty and nice funk to it at the same timeWith LIME:
had a firkin of this 2010 vintage at at pours a hazy amber orange red colored beer with a light fizzy head as usual for cask nose has a nice tart sour fruit aroma great tart fruits that just dance around the nostrils berry lots of grape skin bit of brett funk and like acidic fruit nice funk overall taste brings a great funk and sour tart fruit berry light sour fruit and sour malts bit of brett funk as well again bringing some acidic tastes bit grainy and bready and some interesting berry fruit with a bit of grape skin and seed finishes with a bready malt tart fruit sour but not puckering a bit more grape skin and dark red wine and even a hint of oak and vanilla hint of booze mouth is med bodied bit of warming booze and acidic feel good carb esp for cask overall awesome so tasty great tart sour fruits sour malts a bit bready not mouth puckering or over the top very tasty and nice funk to it at the same timeWith Perturbative Baseline:
had a firkin of this 2010 vintage at at pours a hazy amber orange red colored beer with a light fizzy head as usual for cask nose has a nice tart sour fruit aroma great tart fruits that just dance around the nostrils berry lots of grape skin bit of brett funk and like acidic fruit nice funk overall taste brings a great funk and sour tart fruit berry light sour fruit and sour malts bit of brett funk as well again bringing some acidic tastes bit grainy and bready and some interesting berry fruit with a bit of grape skin and seed finishes with a bready malt tart fruit sour but not puckering a bit more grape skin and dark red wine and even a hint of oak and vanilla hint of booze mouth is med bodied bit of warming booze and acidic feel good carb esp for cask overall awesome so tasty great tart sour fruits sour malts a bit bready not mouth puckering or over the top very tasty and nice funk to it at the same timeExample 180
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
pours a light brown with an orange hue medium head is white generous nose holiday spice indeed ginger cinammon and the orange mentioned on the lable christmas spices in a bottle nice velvety mouthfeel smooth but full of flavor great balance between the spices and rich malts the hop bill seems turned up on this years version alcohol warmth is also present a significant amount of ginger but not overpowering great beer for holiday parties or just by a warm fire lakefront has always produced a fine beer with this style this year it is hoppier a little less spicy but still well spiced and significantly higher in alcohol a fantastic holiday beerWith Integrated Gradients:
pours a light brown with an orange hue medium head is white generous nose holiday spice indeed ginger cinammon and the orange mentioned on the lable christmas spices in a bottle nice velvety mouthfeel smooth but full of flavor great balance between the spices and rich malts the hop bill seems turned up on this years version alcohol warmth is also present a significant amount of ginger but not overpowering great beer for holiday parties or just by a warm fire lakefront has always produced a fine beer with this style this year it is hoppier a little less spicy but still well spiced and significantly higher in alcohol a fantastic holiday beerWith LIME:
pours a light brown with an orange hue medium head is white generous nose holiday spice indeed ginger cinammon and the orange mentioned on the lable christmas spices in a bottle nice velvety mouthfeel smooth but full of flavor great balance between the spices and rich malts the hop bill seems turned up on this years version alcohol warmth is also present a significant amount of ginger but not overpowering great beer for holiday parties or just by a warm fire lakefront has always produced a fine beer with this style this year it is hoppier a little less spicy but still well spiced and significantly higher in alcohol a fantastic holiday beerWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours a light brown with an orange hue medium head is white generous nose holiday spice indeed ginger cinammon and the orange mentioned on the lable christmas spices in a bottle nice velvety mouthfeel smooth but full of flavor great balance between the spices and rich malts the hop bill seems turned up on this years version alcohol warmth is also present a significant amount of ginger but not overpowering great beer for holiday parties or just by a warm fire lakefront has always produced a fine beer with this style this year it is hoppier a little less spicy but still well spiced and significantly higher in alcohol a fantastic holiday beerExample 187
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
this beer pours a whiskey brown with a touch of gold the head starts tall even and egg shell white but fell to a thin film leaving some spots of lace smells of succulent juicy hops with nectarines and tasty pine underneath lies a powdery sugar the smell 's simple but it has me tastes of a biscuit dough and rye crisp malt with a tiny hint of honey that is hidden behind a tingly of bubbles that little of grapefruit and piney hops finishes with a bit of dark wheat that goes well with the lingering dryness the mouth feel is really light and creamy smooth with a of bubbles that nip at my mouth the dryness this one 's really easy to drink and a nice change of pace for hoppy beersWith Integrated Gradients:
this beer pours a whiskey brown with a touch of gold the head starts tall even and egg shell white but fell to a thin film leaving some spots of lace smells of succulent juicy hops with nectarines and tasty pine underneath lies a powdery sugar the smell 's simple but it has me tastes of a biscuit dough and rye crisp malt with a tiny hint of honey that is hidden behind a tingly of bubbles that little of grapefruit and piney hops finishes with a bit of dark wheat that goes well with the lingering dryness the mouth feel is really light and creamy smooth with a of bubbles that nip at my mouth the dryness this one 's really easy to drink and a nice change of pace for hoppy beersWith LIME:
this beer pours a whiskey brown with a touch of gold the head starts tall even and egg shell white but fell to a thin film leaving some spots of lace smells of succulent juicy hops with nectarines and tasty pine underneath lies a powdery sugar the smell 's simple but it has me tastes of a biscuit dough and rye crisp malt with a tiny hint of honey that is hidden behind a tingly of bubbles that little of grapefruit and piney hops finishes with a bit of dark wheat that goes well with the lingering dryness the mouth feel is really light and creamy smooth with a of bubbles that nip at my mouth the dryness this one 's really easy to drink and a nice change of pace for hoppy beersWith Perturbative Baseline:
this beer pours a whiskey brown with a touch of gold the head starts tall even and egg shell white but fell to a thin film leaving some spots of lace smells of succulent juicy hops with nectarines and tasty pine underneath lies a powdery sugar the smell 's simple but it has me tastes of a biscuit dough and rye crisp malt with a tiny hint of honey that is hidden behind a tingly of bubbles that little of grapefruit and piney hops finishes with a bit of dark wheat that goes well with the lingering dryness the mouth feel is really light and creamy smooth with a of bubbles that nip at my mouth the dryness this one 's really easy to drink and a nice change of pace for hoppy beersExample 189
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
bottle generously shared by earlier in january pour is bright straw yellow with a thin fluffy head nose is puckeringly sour lots of citric and lactic notes good earthiness a touch of cereal grain taste is a fruit explosion pineapple dominates peach apricot and citrus follow much less funk in the taste than the smell would indicate mouthfeel is classic gueuze good body and spot on carbonation will probably age very well incredibly impressive for any american brewery to a gueuze like this never bet against lost abbey soursWith Integrated Gradients:
bottle generously shared by earlier in january pour is bright straw yellow with a thin fluffy head nose is puckeringly sour lots of citric and lactic notes good earthiness a touch of cereal grain taste is a fruit explosion pineapple dominates peach apricot and citrus follow much less funk in the taste than the smell would indicate mouthfeel is classic gueuze good body and spot on carbonation will probably age very well incredibly impressive for any american brewery to a gueuze like this never bet against lost abbey soursWith LIME:
bottle generously shared by earlier in january pour is bright straw yellow with a thin fluffy head nose is puckeringly sour lots of citric and lactic notes good earthiness a touch of cereal grain taste is a fruit explosion pineapple dominates peach apricot and citrus follow much less funk in the taste than the smell would indicate mouthfeel is classic gueuze good body and spot on carbonation will probably age very well incredibly impressive for any american brewery to a gueuze like this never bet against lost abbey soursWith Perturbative Baseline:
bottle generously shared by earlier in january pour is bright straw yellow with a thin fluffy head nose is puckeringly sour lots of citric and lactic notes good earthiness a touch of cereal grain taste is a fruit explosion pineapple dominates peach apricot and citrus follow much less funk in the taste than the smell would indicate mouthfeel is classic gueuze good body and spot on carbonation will probably age very well incredibly impressive for any american brewery to a gueuze like this never bet against lost abbey soursExample 190
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
poured from a bottle 2011 6th day from the beer fridge at 45 degrees into a stemmed pilsner tulip glass poured 3 4 straight then swirled the remainder to stir up the bottling yeast for the final 1 4 pour a orangy gold colored somewhat cloudy due to the bottling yeast with nice 1 1 2 finger frothy white head gorgeous of lacing on the glass that sticks around quite a while maybe the best lacing i 've seen from any beer s citrusy and floral hops hit the nose first rose petals with a yeasty biscuit aroma hiding behind orange peel mild grapefruit t follows the aroma citrusy grapefruity hops prevail with a fair amount of non sweet malt to back it up hints of orange peel once again with a cleansing bitterness to finish it off m adequate carbonation to carry the flavors cleans the palate up nicely and finishes very dry o a true classic no aftertaste to speak of the palate is left completely after each sip and ready for another the hops dominate with just enough yeasty goodness to balance it out everyone should try this at least once in their careerWith Integrated Gradients:
poured from a bottle 2011 6th day from the beer fridge at 45 degrees into a stemmed pilsner tulip glass poured 3 4 straight then swirled the remainder to stir up the bottling yeast for the final 1 4 pour a orangy gold colored somewhat cloudy due to the bottling yeast with nice 1 1 2 finger frothy white head gorgeous of lacing on the glass that sticks around quite a while maybe the best lacing i 've seen from any beer s citrusy and floral hops hit the nose first rose petals with a yeasty biscuit aroma hiding behind orange peel mild grapefruit t follows the aroma citrusy grapefruity hops prevail with a fair amount of non sweet malt to back it up hints of orange peel once again with a cleansing bitterness to finish it off m adequate carbonation to carry the flavors cleans the palate up nicely and finishes very dry o a true classic no aftertaste to speak of the palate is left completely after each sip and ready for another the hops dominate with just enough yeasty goodness to balance it out everyone should try this at least once in their careerWith LIME:
poured from a bottle 2011 6th day from the beer fridge at 45 degrees into a stemmed pilsner tulip glass poured 3 4 straight then swirled the remainder to stir up the bottling yeast for the final 1 4 pour a orangy gold colored somewhat cloudy due to the bottling yeast with nice 1 1 2 finger frothy white head gorgeous of lacing on the glass that sticks around quite a while maybe the best lacing i 've seen from any beer s citrusy and floral hops hit the nose first rose petals with a yeasty biscuit aroma hiding behind orange peel mild grapefruit t follows the aroma citrusy grapefruity hops prevail with a fair amount of non sweet malt to back it up hints of orange peel once again with a cleansing bitterness to finish it off m adequate carbonation to carry the flavors cleans the palate up nicely and finishes very dry o a true classic no aftertaste to speak of the palate is left completely after each sip and ready for another the hops dominate with just enough yeasty goodness to balance it out everyone should try this at least once in their careerWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured from a bottle 2011 6th day from the beer fridge at 45 degrees into a stemmed pilsner tulip glass poured 3 4 straight then swirled the remainder to stir up the bottling yeast for the final 1 4 pour a orangy gold colored somewhat cloudy due to the bottling yeast with nice 1 1 2 finger frothy white head gorgeous of lacing on the glass that sticks around quite a while maybe the best lacing i 've seen from any beer s citrusy and floral hops hit the nose first rose petals with a yeasty biscuit aroma hiding behind orange peel mild grapefruit t follows the aroma citrusy grapefruity hops prevail with a fair amount of non sweet malt to back it up hints of orange peel once again with a cleansing bitterness to finish it off m adequate carbonation to carry the flavors cleans the palate up nicely and finishes very dry o a true classic no aftertaste to speak of the palate is left completely after each sip and ready for another the hops dominate with just enough yeasty goodness to balance it out everyone should try this at least once in their careerExample 191
Rationale length SIS = [7]With SIS Method:
22 oz pours a dark ruby to brown in color with a lacey head smells of coffee chocolate and a bit of smokey essence taste is very thick and malty like a porter should taste mouthfeel thick and a bit chewy but that is to be expected i could drink these all of the time in the winter months a very good porterWith Integrated Gradients:
22 oz pours a dark ruby to brown in color with a lacey head smells of coffee chocolate and a bit of smokey essence taste is very thick and malty like a porter should taste mouthfeel thick and a bit chewy but that is to be expected i could drink these all of the time in the winter months a very good porterWith LIME:
22 oz pours a dark ruby to brown in color with a lacey head smells of coffee chocolate and a bit of smokey essence taste is very thick and malty like a porter should taste mouthfeel thick and a bit chewy but that is to be expected i could drink these all of the time in the winter months a very good porterWith Perturbative Baseline:
22 oz pours a dark ruby to brown in color with a lacey head smells of coffee chocolate and a bit of smokey essence taste is very thick and malty like a porter should taste mouthfeel thick and a bit chewy but that is to be expected i could drink these all of the time in the winter months a very good porterExample 195
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
this triple pours a yellow amber color with large carbonation and a thick creamy head the head diminishes quickly but leave a smooth layer of sticky lace the smell is earthy but somewhat fruity cotton candyish with a hint of cherries the flavor has stong hints of alcohol with a sweet start and a very quick dry finish like a wine smoother and sweeter as it warms the mouth feel is creamy and smooth with a somewhat dry finish imho the temperature has a significant impact in the representation of the flavor and consistency i really felt i had it at the best temp possible when i first tasted it and was somewhat disappointed as the beer warmed it became much smoother sweeter and well balanced a pretty good belgianWith Integrated Gradients:
this triple pours a yellow amber color with large carbonation and a thick creamy head the head diminishes quickly but leave a smooth layer of sticky lace the smell is earthy but somewhat fruity cotton candyish with a hint of cherries the flavor has stong hints of alcohol with a sweet start and a very quick dry finish like a wine smoother and sweeter as it warms the mouth feel is creamy and smooth with a somewhat dry finish imho the temperature has a significant impact in the representation of the flavor and consistency i really felt i had it at the best temp possible when i first tasted it and was somewhat disappointed as the beer warmed it became much smoother sweeter and well balanced a pretty good belgianWith LIME:
this triple pours a yellow amber color with large carbonation and a thick creamy head the head diminishes quickly but leave a smooth layer of sticky lace the smell is earthy but somewhat fruity cotton candyish with a hint of cherries the flavor has stong hints of alcohol with a sweet start and a very quick dry finish like a wine smoother and sweeter as it warms the mouth feel is creamy and smooth with a somewhat dry finish imho the temperature has a significant impact in the representation of the flavor and consistency i really felt i had it at the best temp possible when i first tasted it and was somewhat disappointed as the beer warmed it became much smoother sweeter and well balanced a pretty good belgianWith Perturbative Baseline:
this triple pours a yellow amber color with large carbonation and a thick creamy head the head diminishes quickly but leave a smooth layer of sticky lace the smell is earthy but somewhat fruity cotton candyish with a hint of cherries the flavor has stong hints of alcohol with a sweet start and a very quick dry finish like a wine smoother and sweeter as it warms the mouth feel is creamy and smooth with a somewhat dry finish imho the temperature has a significant impact in the representation of the flavor and consistency i really felt i had it at the best temp possible when i first tasted it and was somewhat disappointed as the beer warmed it became much smoother sweeter and well balanced a pretty good belgianExample 196
Rationale length SIS = [9]With SIS Method:
a decent flavored pale ale but nothing to write home about pours a medium gold copper in color slightly hazy with notable carbonation has a thick fizzy white head that receded into a thin cap halfway through the pint nose is quite hoppy lots of floral aromatics taste is also hoppy with a thick oily malt body the juniper isnt very noticable slightly spicy in the aftertaste but i 'm thinking the hops really the flavor overallWith Integrated Gradients:
a decent flavored pale ale but nothing to write home about pours a medium gold copper in color slightly hazy with notable carbonation has a thick fizzy white head that receded into a thin cap halfway through the pint nose is quite hoppy lots of floral aromatics taste is also hoppy with a thick oily malt body the juniper isnt very noticable slightly spicy in the aftertaste but i 'm thinking the hops really the flavor overallWith LIME:
a decent flavored pale ale but nothing to write home about pours a medium gold copper in color slightly hazy with notable carbonation has a thick fizzy white head that receded into a thin cap halfway through the pint nose is quite hoppy lots of floral aromatics taste is also hoppy with a thick oily malt body the juniper isnt very noticable slightly spicy in the aftertaste but i 'm thinking the hops really the flavor overallWith Perturbative Baseline:
a decent flavored pale ale but nothing to write home about pours a medium gold copper in color slightly hazy with notable carbonation has a thick fizzy white head that receded into a thin cap halfway through the pint nose is quite hoppy lots of floral aromatics taste is also hoppy with a thick oily malt body the juniper isnt very noticable slightly spicy in the aftertaste but i 'm thinking the hops really the flavor overallExample 198
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
thanks to for sharing with us a pours black mocha head some nice lacing and retention left behind after it all settled down a very nice looking ris we have here s chocolate both dark and milk slight dark fruit oak burnt sugars some alcohol booze in there too and at 10 4 it 's going to be quite hard to completely hide t very similar to the nose chocolate oak caramel burnt sugars some booze a good amount of complexity between the oak sweetness and alcohol notes very solid m full bodied rich smooth light carbonation creamy yet dry finish d one glass was enough for me a very big ris monster i have been looking forward to trying this and was n't disappointed after all was said and done i continue to be very impressed with most offerings this includedWith Integrated Gradients:
thanks to for sharing with us a pours black mocha head some nice lacing and retention left behind after it all settled down a very nice looking ris we have here s chocolate both dark and milk slight dark fruit oak burnt sugars some alcohol booze in there too and at 10 4 it 's going to be quite hard to completely hide t very similar to the nose chocolate oak caramel burnt sugars some booze a good amount of complexity between the oak sweetness and alcohol notes very solid m full bodied rich smooth light carbonation creamy yet dry finish d one glass was enough for me a very big ris monster i have been looking forward to trying this and was n't disappointed after all was said and done i continue to be very impressed with most offerings this includedWith LIME:
thanks to for sharing with us a pours black mocha head some nice lacing and retention left behind after it all settled down a very nice looking ris we have here s chocolate both dark and milk slight dark fruit oak burnt sugars some alcohol booze in there too and at 10 4 it 's going to be quite hard to completely hide t very similar to the nose chocolate oak caramel burnt sugars some booze a good amount of complexity between the oak sweetness and alcohol notes very solid m full bodied rich smooth light carbonation creamy yet dry finish d one glass was enough for me a very big ris monster i have been looking forward to trying this and was n't disappointed after all was said and done i continue to be very impressed with most offerings this includedWith Perturbative Baseline:
thanks to for sharing with us a pours black mocha head some nice lacing and retention left behind after it all settled down a very nice looking ris we have here s chocolate both dark and milk slight dark fruit oak burnt sugars some alcohol booze in there too and at 10 4 it 's going to be quite hard to completely hide t very similar to the nose chocolate oak caramel burnt sugars some booze a good amount of complexity between the oak sweetness and alcohol notes very solid m full bodied rich smooth light carbonation creamy yet dry finish d one glass was enough for me a very big ris monster i have been looking forward to trying this and was n't disappointed after all was said and done i continue to be very impressed with most offerings this includedExample 200
Rationale length SIS = [4, 7]With SIS Method:
samuel smith 's old brewery pale ale 12 oz pours a deep and lively copper similar to but darker than the samuel smith 's ipa wild off white head and sea spray lace a rich maltiness coupled with some fresh and inviting fruits almost candy like there 's a wonderfully tempered malt sweetness backed by juicy fruity hops the malts are biscuity and the hops definitely have a nice bitter punch to them medium bodied and dry as an english pale ale should be it 's also a bit grainy which adds some interesting texture this just has such a nice combination of complex but mild flavors that it 's hard to stop quaffingWith Integrated Gradients:
samuel smith 's old brewery pale ale 12 oz pours a deep and lively copper similar to but darker than the samuel smith 's ipa wild off white head and sea spray lace a rich maltiness coupled with some fresh and inviting fruits almost candy like there 's a wonderfully tempered malt sweetness backed by juicy fruity hops the malts are biscuity and the hops definitely have a nice bitter punch to them medium bodied and dry as an english pale ale should be it 's also a bit grainy which adds some interesting texture this just has such a nice combination of complex but mild flavors that it 's hard to stop quaffingWith LIME:
samuel smith 's old brewery pale ale 12 oz pours a deep and lively copper similar to but darker than the samuel smith 's ipa wild off white head and sea spray lace a rich maltiness coupled with some fresh and inviting fruits almost candy like there 's a wonderfully tempered malt sweetness backed by juicy fruity hops the malts are biscuity and the hops definitely have a nice bitter punch to them medium bodied and dry as an english pale ale should be it 's also a bit grainy which adds some interesting texture this just has such a nice combination of complex but mild flavors that it 's hard to stop quaffingWith Perturbative Baseline:
samuel smith 's old brewery pale ale 12 oz pours a deep and lively copper similar to but darker than the samuel smith 's ipa wild off white head and sea spray lace a rich maltiness coupled with some fresh and inviting fruits almost candy like there 's a wonderfully tempered malt sweetness backed by juicy fruity hops the malts are biscuity and the hops definitely have a nice bitter punch to them medium bodied and dry as an english pale ale should be it 's also a bit grainy which adds some interesting texture this just has such a nice combination of complex but mild flavors that it 's hard to stop quaffingExample 204
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
poured a clear orange with a big frothy white head nice retention and impressive lacings very aromatic with a massive grapefruit smell orange rind and sweet pine notes are also abundantly present bittersweet grapefruit blends with a nice mixture of hops the aftertaste is dry and bitter not as much bitterness as i would have liked and somewhat one dimensional with the citrus taste after such a formidable aroma i was a little disappointed the flavor is not very different from middle age 's nicely carbonated with an excellent mouthfeel this is a very drinkable ipa i love middle age 's marketing scheme but i 'm disappointed with the mediocre tastes in so many of their offerings this is another beer it has a great deal of potential but the taste is forgettableWith Integrated Gradients:
poured a clear orange with a big frothy white head nice retention and impressive lacings very aromatic with a massive grapefruit smell orange rind and sweet pine notes are also abundantly present bittersweet grapefruit blends with a nice mixture of hops the aftertaste is dry and bitter not as much bitterness as i would have liked and somewhat one dimensional with the citrus taste after such a formidable aroma i was a little disappointed the flavor is not very different from middle age 's nicely carbonated with an excellent mouthfeel this is a very drinkable ipa i love middle age 's marketing scheme but i 'm disappointed with the mediocre tastes in so many of their offerings this is another beer it has a great deal of potential but the taste is forgettableWith LIME:
poured a clear orange with a big frothy white head nice retention and impressive lacings very aromatic with a massive grapefruit smell orange rind and sweet pine notes are also abundantly present bittersweet grapefruit blends with a nice mixture of hops the aftertaste is dry and bitter not as much bitterness as i would have liked and somewhat one dimensional with the citrus taste after such a formidable aroma i was a little disappointed the flavor is not very different from middle age 's nicely carbonated with an excellent mouthfeel this is a very drinkable ipa i love middle age 's marketing scheme but i 'm disappointed with the mediocre tastes in so many of their offerings this is another beer it has a great deal of potential but the taste is forgettableWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured a clear orange with a big frothy white head nice retention and impressive lacings very aromatic with a massive grapefruit smell orange rind and sweet pine notes are also abundantly present bittersweet grapefruit blends with a nice mixture of hops the aftertaste is dry and bitter not as much bitterness as i would have liked and somewhat one dimensional with the citrus taste after such a formidable aroma i was a little disappointed the flavor is not very different from middle age 's nicely carbonated with an excellent mouthfeel this is a very drinkable ipa i love middle age 's marketing scheme but i 'm disappointed with the mediocre tastes in so many of their offerings this is another beer it has a great deal of potential but the taste is forgettableExample 212
Rationale length SIS = [4, 6]With SIS Method:
i 'm drinking the first release of cave aged hennepin from 2001 bottle of in celebration of the of my beautiful daughter the cork was very hard to get out but when it went it went with an audible pop it pours a golden orange with a huge white head that fades to a 0 coating on the top of the beer the aroma is floral spicy coriander and clove with strong hints of orange peel taste is spicy slightly sour hoppy and a bit of clover honey slightly slick mouthfeel with a warming alcohol finish extremely smooth and drinkable and seems to have mellowed with its time in the cave and the cellar a great drink and if you can find the 2001 edition you 'll be happy you didWith Integrated Gradients:
i 'm drinking the first release of cave aged hennepin from 2001 bottle of in celebration of the of my beautiful daughter the cork was very hard to get out but when it went it went with an audible pop it pours a golden orange with a huge white head that fades to a 0 coating on the top of the beer the aroma is floral spicy coriander and clove with strong hints of orange peel taste is spicy slightly sour hoppy and a bit of clover honey slightly slick mouthfeel with a warming alcohol finish extremely smooth and drinkable and seems to have mellowed with its time in the cave and the cellar a great drink and if you can find the 2001 edition you 'll be happy you didWith LIME:
i 'm drinking the first release of cave aged hennepin from 2001 bottle of in celebration of the of my beautiful daughter the cork was very hard to get out but when it went it went with an audible pop it pours a golden orange with a huge white head that fades to a 0 coating on the top of the beer the aroma is floral spicy coriander and clove with strong hints of orange peel taste is spicy slightly sour hoppy and a bit of clover honey slightly slick mouthfeel with a warming alcohol finish extremely smooth and drinkable and seems to have mellowed with its time in the cave and the cellar a great drink and if you can find the 2001 edition you 'll be happy you didWith Perturbative Baseline:
i 'm drinking the first release of cave aged hennepin from 2001 bottle of in celebration of the of my beautiful daughter the cork was very hard to get out but when it went it went with an audible pop it pours a golden orange with a huge white head that fades to a 0 coating on the top of the beer the aroma is floral spicy coriander and clove with strong hints of orange peel taste is spicy slightly sour hoppy and a bit of clover honey slightly slick mouthfeel with a warming alcohol finish extremely smooth and drinkable and seems to have mellowed with its time in the cave and the cellar a great drink and if you can find the 2001 edition you 'll be happy you didExample 221
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
2007 vintage i have come to the conclusion that many american barleywines especially bigfoot do not benefit from long aging this is a style that emphasize both hops and malt and if you age it too long the hops will fade too much pours a deep burnished copper color with a big thick head leaving much lace on the glass citrus pine lemony almost spicy hops with a sweetish caramel toffee aroma backing it up hops dominate but malt is well represented alcohol evident intense resiny hops up front along with a big blast of intense maltiness kettle caramelization perhaps very piney hoppiness ethanol flavor comes in and makes its presence known as it all melds together for a intensely bittersweet hop flavored finish leaves an aftertaste of powerful american c hops mouthfeel medium full with medium carbonation creamy with a slick feel on the tongue drinkability i like barleywine this one is a drinkin ' barleywine well balanced i have really come to love this beer and i now always look forward to picking up a case or two when it comes out every year if sierra nevada asked me to pick a single beer for them to brew year round this would be it the best of both worlds intensely malty and hoppy at the same timeWith Integrated Gradients:
2007 vintage i have come to the conclusion that many american barleywines especially bigfoot do not benefit from long aging this is a style that emphasize both hops and malt and if you age it too long the hops will fade too much pours a deep burnished copper color with a big thick head leaving much lace on the glass citrus pine lemony almost spicy hops with a sweetish caramel toffee aroma backing it up hops dominate but malt is well represented alcohol evident intense resiny hops up front along with a big blast of intense maltiness kettle caramelization perhaps very piney hoppiness ethanol flavor comes in and makes its presence known as it all melds together for a intensely bittersweet hop flavored finish leaves an aftertaste of powerful american c hops mouthfeel medium full with medium carbonation creamy with a slick feel on the tongue drinkability i like barleywine this one is a drinkin ' barleywine well balanced i have really come to love this beer and i now always look forward to picking up a case or two when it comes out every year if sierra nevada asked me to pick a single beer for them to brew year round this would be it the best of both worlds intensely malty and hoppy at the same timeWith LIME:
2007 vintage i have come to the conclusion that many american barleywines especially bigfoot do not benefit from long aging this is a style that emphasize both hops and malt and if you age it too long the hops will fade too much pours a deep burnished copper color with a big thick head leaving much lace on the glass citrus pine lemony almost spicy hops with a sweetish caramel toffee aroma backing it up hops dominate but malt is well represented alcohol evident intense resiny hops up front along with a big blast of intense maltiness kettle caramelization perhaps very piney hoppiness ethanol flavor comes in and makes its presence known as it all melds together for a intensely bittersweet hop flavored finish leaves an aftertaste of powerful american c hops mouthfeel medium full with medium carbonation creamy with a slick feel on the tongue drinkability i like barleywine this one is a drinkin ' barleywine well balanced i have really come to love this beer and i now always look forward to picking up a case or two when it comes out every year if sierra nevada asked me to pick a single beer for them to brew year round this would be it the best of both worlds intensely malty and hoppy at the same timeWith Perturbative Baseline:
2007 vintage i have come to the conclusion that many american barleywines especially bigfoot do not benefit from long aging this is a style that emphasize both hops and malt and if you age it too long the hops will fade too much pours a deep burnished copper color with a big thick head leaving much lace on the glass citrus pine lemony almost spicy hops with a sweetish caramel toffee aroma backing it up hops dominate but malt is well represented alcohol evident intense resiny hops up front along with a big blast of intense maltiness kettle caramelization perhaps very piney hoppiness ethanol flavor comes in and makes its presence known as it all melds together for a intensely bittersweet hop flavored finish leaves an aftertaste of powerful american c hops mouthfeel medium full with medium carbonation creamy with a slick feel on the tongue drinkability i like barleywine this one is a drinkin ' barleywine well balanced i have really come to love this beer and i now always look forward to picking up a case or two when it comes out every year if sierra nevada asked me to pick a single beer for them to brew year round this would be it the best of both worlds intensely malty and hoppy at the same timeExample 229
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
on tap at in il it pours a muddy brown with a quickly dissipating head a small ring of bubbles line the edge of the glass the nose is very reminiscent of rye bread it 's the most dominating rye smell i 've ever had in a rye beer it 's just loaded with spiciness breadiness and malt i think this beer is now a benchmark on how much rye smell can be packed into a beer the taste has an upfront caramel sweetness to it that then transforms into this rye spicy rye taste in level which are present in the nose a level of bitterness is there in just enough force to balance the beer from becoming a malt bomb i 'm unsure of the percentage of malt used in this beer but it has to be fairly high since this beer is just dominated by this heavy rye flavor i 'm really liking how aggressive it is and his beer screams rye the carbonation is at a medium level and the mouthfeel is pretty full bodied which helps the beer feel like a liquid loaf of rye bread it hides the abv perfectly without even a trace of alcohol smell of taste hitting my nose or mouth it 's really a great beer that defines the style for me currentlyWith Integrated Gradients:
on tap at in il it pours a muddy brown with a quickly dissipating head a small ring of bubbles line the edge of the glass the nose is very reminiscent of rye bread it 's the most dominating rye smell i 've ever had in a rye beer it 's just loaded with spiciness breadiness and malt i think this beer is now a benchmark on how much rye smell can be packed into a beer the taste has an upfront caramel sweetness to it that then transforms into this rye spicy rye taste in level which are present in the nose a level of bitterness is there in just enough force to balance the beer from becoming a malt bomb i 'm unsure of the percentage of malt used in this beer but it has to be fairly high since this beer is just dominated by this heavy rye flavor i 'm really liking how aggressive it is and his beer screams rye the carbonation is at a medium level and the mouthfeel is pretty full bodied which helps the beer feel like a liquid loaf of rye bread it hides the abv perfectly without even a trace of alcohol smell of taste hitting my nose or mouth it 's really a great beer that defines the style for me currentlyWith LIME:
on tap at in il it pours a muddy brown with a quickly dissipating head a small ring of bubbles line the edge of the glass the nose is very reminiscent of rye bread it 's the most dominating rye smell i 've ever had in a rye beer it 's just loaded with spiciness breadiness and malt i think this beer is now a benchmark on how much rye smell can be packed into a beer the taste has an upfront caramel sweetness to it that then transforms into this rye spicy rye taste in level which are present in the nose a level of bitterness is there in just enough force to balance the beer from becoming a malt bomb i 'm unsure of the percentage of malt used in this beer but it has to be fairly high since this beer is just dominated by this heavy rye flavor i 'm really liking how aggressive it is and his beer screams rye the carbonation is at a medium level and the mouthfeel is pretty full bodied which helps the beer feel like a liquid loaf of rye bread it hides the abv perfectly without even a trace of alcohol smell of taste hitting my nose or mouth it 's really a great beer that defines the style for me currentlyWith Perturbative Baseline:
on tap at in il it pours a muddy brown with a quickly dissipating head a small ring of bubbles line the edge of the glass the nose is very reminiscent of rye bread it 's the most dominating rye smell i 've ever had in a rye beer it 's just loaded with spiciness breadiness and malt i think this beer is now a benchmark on how much rye smell can be packed into a beer the taste has an upfront caramel sweetness to it that then transforms into this rye spicy rye taste in level which are present in the nose a level of bitterness is there in just enough force to balance the beer from becoming a malt bomb i 'm unsure of the percentage of malt used in this beer but it has to be fairly high since this beer is just dominated by this heavy rye flavor i 'm really liking how aggressive it is and his beer screams rye the carbonation is at a medium level and the mouthfeel is pretty full bodied which helps the beer feel like a liquid loaf of rye bread it hides the abv perfectly without even a trace of alcohol smell of taste hitting my nose or mouth it 's really a great beer that defines the style for me currentlyExample 230
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
poured from the caged corked bottle an almost dull yellow cloudy but with a large foamy head sweet citrus and malt floral and herbal notes in the nose yeast and bread also very pleasant the taste was dominated by the sweet and citrus with a good balance of bready yeasty taste not very subtle the taste of this can definitely be described as ' medium to light bodied the sweet seemed to outweigh any other feel and faded too quickly drinkable for sure but not a fantastic farmhouse a good sharing beer and a great effort on victory 's partWith Integrated Gradients:
poured from the caged corked bottle an almost dull yellow cloudy but with a large foamy head sweet citrus and malt floral and herbal notes in the nose yeast and bread also very pleasant the taste was dominated by the sweet and citrus with a good balance of bready yeasty taste not very subtle the taste of this can definitely be described as ' medium to light bodied the sweet seemed to outweigh any other feel and faded too quickly drinkable for sure but not a fantastic farmhouse a good sharing beer and a great effort on victory 's partWith LIME:
poured from the caged corked bottle an almost dull yellow cloudy but with a large foamy head sweet citrus and malt floral and herbal notes in the nose yeast and bread also very pleasant the taste was dominated by the sweet and citrus with a good balance of bready yeasty taste not very subtle the taste of this can definitely be described as ' medium to light bodied the sweet seemed to outweigh any other feel and faded too quickly drinkable for sure but not a fantastic farmhouse a good sharing beer and a great effort on victory 's partWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured from the caged corked bottle an almost dull yellow cloudy but with a large foamy head sweet citrus and malt floral and herbal notes in the nose yeast and bread also very pleasant the taste was dominated by the sweet and citrus with a good balance of bready yeasty taste not very subtle the taste of this can definitely be described as ' medium to light bodied the sweet seemed to outweigh any other feel and faded too quickly drinkable for sure but not a fantastic farmhouse a good sharing beer and a great effort on victory 's partExample 241
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
a pours out a nice brown color like the color of black cherry wood not much head and not much lacing s warm bready notes like freshly baked puffy whole wheat bread a touch of fruitiness and a touch of alcohol t quite a complex taste which is greatly appealing to my tongue there 's a strong malt presence and then some fruit in from the wings cherry like very well blended and then the aftertaste lingers on as the malt subsides and the cherries take over using the power of alcohols m too sharp for my taste and though the bitterness in the aftertaste is okay i would prefer more while i 'm tasting d delicious tasting and i would happily have anotherWith Integrated Gradients:
a pours out a nice brown color like the color of black cherry wood not much head and not much lacing s warm bready notes like freshly baked puffy whole wheat bread a touch of fruitiness and a touch of alcohol t quite a complex taste which is greatly appealing to my tongue there 's a strong malt presence and then some fruit in from the wings cherry like very well blended and then the aftertaste lingers on as the malt subsides and the cherries take over using the power of alcohols m too sharp for my taste and though the bitterness in the aftertaste is okay i would prefer more while i 'm tasting d delicious tasting and i would happily have anotherWith LIME:
a pours out a nice brown color like the color of black cherry wood not much head and not much lacing s warm bready notes like freshly baked puffy whole wheat bread a touch of fruitiness and a touch of alcohol t quite a complex taste which is greatly appealing to my tongue there 's a strong malt presence and then some fruit in from the wings cherry like very well blended and then the aftertaste lingers on as the malt subsides and the cherries take over using the power of alcohols m too sharp for my taste and though the bitterness in the aftertaste is okay i would prefer more while i 'm tasting d delicious tasting and i would happily have anotherWith Perturbative Baseline:
a pours out a nice brown color like the color of black cherry wood not much head and not much lacing s warm bready notes like freshly baked puffy whole wheat bread a touch of fruitiness and a touch of alcohol t quite a complex taste which is greatly appealing to my tongue there 's a strong malt presence and then some fruit in from the wings cherry like very well blended and then the aftertaste lingers on as the malt subsides and the cherries take over using the power of alcohols m too sharp for my taste and though the bitterness in the aftertaste is okay i would prefer more while i 'm tasting d delicious tasting and i would happily have anotherExample 242
Rationale length SIS = [8]With SIS Method:
do n't eat yellow snow pours a very crystal copper color with slight brown and red hues a good foam that remains throughout but limited lacing overall the smell is toasted with a touch of bready and toffee undertones some bubblegum sweet hops mixes nicely with a warmer spice such as cinnamon and cloves the taste has lighter malt tasting then the nose would kick up a more roasted and astringent taste but a light taste that is n't quiet watery but close some caramel and toffee finishes the malt taste but fails to mask the heavier roasted flavors the hops are not very noticeable i would have also like to see more of the yeast flavor come out more this is n't as smooth as an should be the yeast is not really noticeable and the malt leaves too much aftertaste kick very easy to drink but missed the mark for style it has the advantage of not being yellow so drink awayWith Integrated Gradients:
do n't eat yellow snow pours a very crystal copper color with slight brown and red hues a good foam that remains throughout but limited lacing overall the smell is toasted with a touch of bready and toffee undertones some bubblegum sweet hops mixes nicely with a warmer spice such as cinnamon and cloves the taste has lighter malt tasting then the nose would kick up a more roasted and astringent taste but a light taste that is n't quiet watery but close some caramel and toffee finishes the malt taste but fails to mask the heavier roasted flavors the hops are not very noticeable i would have also like to see more of the yeast flavor come out more this is n't as smooth as an should be the yeast is not really noticeable and the malt leaves too much aftertaste kick very easy to drink but missed the mark for style it has the advantage of not being yellow so drink awayWith LIME:
do n't eat yellow snow pours a very crystal copper color with slight brown and red hues a good foam that remains throughout but limited lacing overall the smell is toasted with a touch of bready and toffee undertones some bubblegum sweet hops mixes nicely with a warmer spice such as cinnamon and cloves the taste has lighter malt tasting then the nose would kick up a more roasted and astringent taste but a light taste that is n't quiet watery but close some caramel and toffee finishes the malt taste but fails to mask the heavier roasted flavors the hops are not very noticeable i would have also like to see more of the yeast flavor come out more this is n't as smooth as an should be the yeast is not really noticeable and the malt leaves too much aftertaste kick very easy to drink but missed the mark for style it has the advantage of not being yellow so drink awayWith Perturbative Baseline:
do n't eat yellow snow pours a very crystal copper color with slight brown and red hues a good foam that remains throughout but limited lacing overall the smell is toasted with a touch of bready and toffee undertones some bubblegum sweet hops mixes nicely with a warmer spice such as cinnamon and cloves the taste has lighter malt tasting then the nose would kick up a more roasted and astringent taste but a light taste that is n't quiet watery but close some caramel and toffee finishes the malt taste but fails to mask the heavier roasted flavors the hops are not very noticeable i would have also like to see more of the yeast flavor come out more this is n't as smooth as an should be the yeast is not really noticeable and the malt leaves too much aftertaste kick very easy to drink but missed the mark for style it has the advantage of not being yellow so drink awayExample 243
Rationale length SIS = [7]With SIS Method:
i 'm not sure where this appeared from in january but i 'm not complaining i had a pint low head with my soup and pizza at liberty st the hops have died down a bit since october but this is still about the hoppiest pumpkin ale you can find it starts with big pulpy pumpkin meat in the aroma and flavor which is followed by a bitter burst of citrus this is n't the most pumpkin beer the malts never really came out but i 'd say it 's the most balanced and certainly one of the more pleasant to drinkWith Integrated Gradients:
i 'm not sure where this appeared from in january but i 'm not complaining i had a pint low head with my soup and pizza at liberty st the hops have died down a bit since october but this is still about the hoppiest pumpkin ale you can find it starts with big pulpy pumpkin meat in the aroma and flavor which is followed by a bitter burst of citrus this is n't the most pumpkin beer the malts never really came out but i 'd say it 's the most balanced and certainly one of the more pleasant to drinkWith LIME:
i 'm not sure where this appeared from in january but i 'm not complaining i had a pint low head with my soup and pizza at liberty st the hops have died down a bit since october but this is still about the hoppiest pumpkin ale you can find it starts with big pulpy pumpkin meat in the aroma and flavor which is followed by a bitter burst of citrus this is n't the most pumpkin beer the malts never really came out but i 'd say it 's the most balanced and certainly one of the more pleasant to drinkWith Perturbative Baseline:
i 'm not sure where this appeared from in january but i 'm not complaining i had a pint low head with my soup and pizza at liberty st the hops have died down a bit since october but this is still about the hoppiest pumpkin ale you can find it starts with big pulpy pumpkin meat in the aroma and flavor which is followed by a bitter burst of citrus this is n't the most pumpkin beer the malts never really came out but i 'd say it 's the most balanced and certainly one of the more pleasant to drinkExample 247
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
great thanks to cam a lightly hazy copper body with beautiful fine bubbles and a nice white head s nice mango and pungent hops good stuff t mmm mango some hops real tasty nice and simple but tasty m medium body and a bit drying o very highly enjoyable great beerWith Integrated Gradients:
great thanks to cam a lightly hazy copper body with beautiful fine bubbles and a nice white head s nice mango and pungent hops good stuff t mmm mango some hops real tasty nice and simple but tasty m medium body and a bit drying o very highly enjoyable great beerWith LIME:
great thanks to cam a lightly hazy copper body with beautiful fine bubbles and a nice white head s nice mango and pungent hops good stuff t mmm mango some hops real tasty nice and simple but tasty m medium body and a bit drying o very highly enjoyable great beerWith Perturbative Baseline:
great thanks to cam a lightly hazy copper body with beautiful fine bubbles and a nice white head s nice mango and pungent hops good stuff t mmm mango some hops real tasty nice and simple but tasty m medium body and a bit drying o very highly enjoyable great beerExample 248
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
i had this on tap at max 's pours into a tasting glass appearance pours a very cloudy almost opaque orangish color with a finger of thick off white head there is some really great lacing and wonderful retention smell tons of banana up front with some malt and mild herbal flavors reminds me a bit of banana taste very sweet with tons of banana just like the smell mild amount of alcohol and a sweet finish i 'm not getting a whole lot from the nelson hops mouthfeel medium body with extremely smooth carbonation the finish starts out slick and then there is a slight dryness as well this is one of the best feeling beers i 've ever have overall i hardly ever score overall higher than taste but something drew me to this beer i liked the beer as a whole better than the taste it does n't make sense to me eitherWith Integrated Gradients:
i had this on tap at max 's pours into a tasting glass appearance pours a very cloudy almost opaque orangish color with a finger of thick off white head there is some really great lacing and wonderful retention smell tons of banana up front with some malt and mild herbal flavors reminds me a bit of banana taste very sweet with tons of banana just like the smell mild amount of alcohol and a sweet finish i 'm not getting a whole lot from the nelson hops mouthfeel medium body with extremely smooth carbonation the finish starts out slick and then there is a slight dryness as well this is one of the best feeling beers i 've ever have overall i hardly ever score overall higher than taste but something drew me to this beer i liked the beer as a whole better than the taste it does n't make sense to me eitherWith LIME:
i had this on tap at max 's pours into a tasting glass appearance pours a very cloudy almost opaque orangish color with a finger of thick off white head there is some really great lacing and wonderful retention smell tons of banana up front with some malt and mild herbal flavors reminds me a bit of banana taste very sweet with tons of banana just like the smell mild amount of alcohol and a sweet finish i 'm not getting a whole lot from the nelson hops mouthfeel medium body with extremely smooth carbonation the finish starts out slick and then there is a slight dryness as well this is one of the best feeling beers i 've ever have overall i hardly ever score overall higher than taste but something drew me to this beer i liked the beer as a whole better than the taste it does n't make sense to me eitherWith Perturbative Baseline:
i had this on tap at max 's pours into a tasting glass appearance pours a very cloudy almost opaque orangish color with a finger of thick off white head there is some really great lacing and wonderful retention smell tons of banana up front with some malt and mild herbal flavors reminds me a bit of banana taste very sweet with tons of banana just like the smell mild amount of alcohol and a sweet finish i 'm not getting a whole lot from the nelson hops mouthfeel medium body with extremely smooth carbonation the finish starts out slick and then there is a slight dryness as well this is one of the best feeling beers i 've ever have overall i hardly ever score overall higher than taste but something drew me to this beer i liked the beer as a whole better than the taste it does n't make sense to me eitherExample 256
Rationale length SIS = [7]With SIS Method:
the pour into my snifter raises a half finger head spread over a very wide surface mind you that quickly dissipates to a lot of light tan surface bubbles and a thin glass ring the lacing manages to be pretty thick and the body is truly opaque i 'd allow less head retention if the abv were comparable to most the aroma is filled with an intense burnt caramel and molasses scent accompanied by a blast of sweetness the fruity is reminiscent slightly of but also of the flavors found in chocolate over 70 percent the taste which i did n't get to until the glass spent some time warming is vinous molasses filled very roasted and excellent sweet in the start but leaves a coffee aftertaste very dry the mouth is quite thick and the carbonation is low but still noticeable an easy drinking and rich impyWith Integrated Gradients:
the pour into my snifter raises a half finger head spread over a very wide surface mind you that quickly dissipates to a lot of light tan surface bubbles and a thin glass ring the lacing manages to be pretty thick and the body is truly opaque i 'd allow less head retention if the abv were comparable to most the aroma is filled with an intense burnt caramel and molasses scent accompanied by a blast of sweetness the fruity is reminiscent slightly of but also of the flavors found in chocolate over 70 percent the taste which i did n't get to until the glass spent some time warming is vinous molasses filled very roasted and excellent sweet in the start but leaves a coffee aftertaste very dry the mouth is quite thick and the carbonation is low but still noticeable an easy drinking and rich impyWith LIME:
the pour into my snifter raises a half finger head spread over a very wide surface mind you that quickly dissipates to a lot of light tan surface bubbles and a thin glass ring the lacing manages to be pretty thick and the body is truly opaque i 'd allow less head retention if the abv were comparable to most the aroma is filled with an intense burnt caramel and molasses scent accompanied by a blast of sweetness the fruity is reminiscent slightly of but also of the flavors found in chocolate over 70 percent the taste which i did n't get to until the glass spent some time warming is vinous molasses filled very roasted and excellent sweet in the start but leaves a coffee aftertaste very dry the mouth is quite thick and the carbonation is low but still noticeable an easy drinking and rich impyWith Perturbative Baseline:
the pour into my snifter raises a half finger head spread over a very wide surface mind you that quickly dissipates to a lot of light tan surface bubbles and a thin glass ring the lacing manages to be pretty thick and the body is truly opaque i 'd allow less head retention if the abv were comparable to most the aroma is filled with an intense burnt caramel and molasses scent accompanied by a blast of sweetness the fruity is reminiscent slightly of but also of the flavors found in chocolate over 70 percent the taste which i did n't get to until the glass spent some time warming is vinous molasses filled very roasted and excellent sweet in the start but leaves a coffee aftertaste very dry the mouth is quite thick and the carbonation is low but still noticeable an easy drinking and rich impyExample 260
Rationale length SIS = [4, 6]With SIS Method:
thanks kevin for the opportunity to try this brew a pours with a crazy foamy 3 finger white head which eventually settles to 1 finger and some lacing left behind body is a nearly transparent golden yellow hue s vinegar lemon acidic tartness vanilla and oak nose overall is very balanced between these characters and very good t taste is the epitome of a gueze hints of sour lemon acidic tartness and nice backbone of oak and vanilla finish is with initial flavor but slightly more tart and slightly dry m very good smooth with soft carbonation body is lightweight and slightly yeasty d this is an beer overall and pretty much what i think of when i think of a great classic gueze i see why this is the example to compare the rest of the style too i am looking forward to having this againWith Integrated Gradients:
thanks kevin for the opportunity to try this brew a pours with a crazy foamy 3 finger white head which eventually settles to 1 finger and some lacing left behind body is a nearly transparent golden yellow hue s vinegar lemon acidic tartness vanilla and oak nose overall is very balanced between these characters and very good t taste is the epitome of a gueze hints of sour lemon acidic tartness and nice backbone of oak and vanilla finish is with initial flavor but slightly more tart and slightly dry m very good smooth with soft carbonation body is lightweight and slightly yeasty d this is an beer overall and pretty much what i think of when i think of a great classic gueze i see why this is the example to compare the rest of the style too i am looking forward to having this againWith LIME:
thanks kevin for the opportunity to try this brew a pours with a crazy foamy 3 finger white head which eventually settles to 1 finger and some lacing left behind body is a nearly transparent golden yellow hue s vinegar lemon acidic tartness vanilla and oak nose overall is very balanced between these characters and very good t taste is the epitome of a gueze hints of sour lemon acidic tartness and nice backbone of oak and vanilla finish is with initial flavor but slightly more tart and slightly dry m very good smooth with soft carbonation body is lightweight and slightly yeasty d this is an beer overall and pretty much what i think of when i think of a great classic gueze i see why this is the example to compare the rest of the style too i am looking forward to having this againWith Perturbative Baseline:
thanks kevin for the opportunity to try this brew a pours with a crazy foamy 3 finger white head which eventually settles to 1 finger and some lacing left behind body is a nearly transparent golden yellow hue s vinegar lemon acidic tartness vanilla and oak nose overall is very balanced between these characters and very good t taste is the epitome of a gueze hints of sour lemon acidic tartness and nice backbone of oak and vanilla finish is with initial flavor but slightly more tart and slightly dry m very good smooth with soft carbonation body is lightweight and slightly yeasty d this is an beer overall and pretty much what i think of when i think of a great classic gueze i see why this is the example to compare the rest of the style too i am looking forward to having this againExample 268
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
bottle shared by thanks ben beer is the first bottled example from beer is hazy and kind of orange with a nice soft white head moderate carbonation and some lacing on the glass looks good aroma is estery and spicy with a little bit of nutmeg or allspice and this spectrum of bubblegum esters sweetness and breadiness it 's smells good but there is a lot going on in the ester department beer is nice light in body sweet up front lots of yeastiness in it with some mild fruit i do n't think the comes through very much but i can taste the fruitiness of it it 's a decent beer a good winter warmer for sure i 'd have it againWith Integrated Gradients:
bottle shared by thanks ben beer is the first bottled example from beer is hazy and kind of orange with a nice soft white head moderate carbonation and some lacing on the glass looks good aroma is estery and spicy with a little bit of nutmeg or allspice and this spectrum of bubblegum esters sweetness and breadiness it 's smells good but there is a lot going on in the ester department beer is nice light in body sweet up front lots of yeastiness in it with some mild fruit i do n't think the comes through very much but i can taste the fruitiness of it it 's a decent beer a good winter warmer for sure i 'd have it againWith LIME:
bottle shared by thanks ben beer is the first bottled example from beer is hazy and kind of orange with a nice soft white head moderate carbonation and some lacing on the glass looks good aroma is estery and spicy with a little bit of nutmeg or allspice and this spectrum of bubblegum esters sweetness and breadiness it 's smells good but there is a lot going on in the ester department beer is nice light in body sweet up front lots of yeastiness in it with some mild fruit i do n't think the comes through very much but i can taste the fruitiness of it it 's a decent beer a good winter warmer for sure i 'd have it againWith Perturbative Baseline:
bottle shared by thanks ben beer is the first bottled example from beer is hazy and kind of orange with a nice soft white head moderate carbonation and some lacing on the glass looks good aroma is estery and spicy with a little bit of nutmeg or allspice and this spectrum of bubblegum esters sweetness and breadiness it 's smells good but there is a lot going on in the ester department beer is nice light in body sweet up front lots of yeastiness in it with some mild fruit i do n't think the comes through very much but i can taste the fruitiness of it it 's a decent beer a good winter warmer for sure i 'd have it againExample 280
Rationale length SIS = [8]With SIS Method:
a a hazy reddish brown with a tall thick orange brown head the head sat about a half inch above the rim of the glass for a good 3 minutes s a very nice herbal pine and earthy hop aroma t the hop starts right up front with some pine flavors and then the bitterness kicks in and fades to reveal an oak like toasted and carmel malt flavor alcohol flavor and feel throughout m medium heavy body carbonation is right on a little oily but the bitterness leaves the mouth somewhat dry o a nice imperial red ale maybe a little hop heavy at first but i like how there is a nice toasted caramel malt flavor in the endWith Integrated Gradients:
a a hazy reddish brown with a tall thick orange brown head the head sat about a half inch above the rim of the glass for a good 3 minutes s a very nice herbal pine and earthy hop aroma t the hop starts right up front with some pine flavors and then the bitterness kicks in and fades to reveal an oak like toasted and carmel malt flavor alcohol flavor and feel throughout m medium heavy body carbonation is right on a little oily but the bitterness leaves the mouth somewhat dry o a nice imperial red ale maybe a little hop heavy at first but i like how there is a nice toasted caramel malt flavor in the endWith LIME:
a a hazy reddish brown with a tall thick orange brown head the head sat about a half inch above the rim of the glass for a good 3 minutes s a very nice herbal pine and earthy hop aroma t the hop starts right up front with some pine flavors and then the bitterness kicks in and fades to reveal an oak like toasted and carmel malt flavor alcohol flavor and feel throughout m medium heavy body carbonation is right on a little oily but the bitterness leaves the mouth somewhat dry o a nice imperial red ale maybe a little hop heavy at first but i like how there is a nice toasted caramel malt flavor in the endWith Perturbative Baseline:
a a hazy reddish brown with a tall thick orange brown head the head sat about a half inch above the rim of the glass for a good 3 minutes s a very nice herbal pine and earthy hop aroma t the hop starts right up front with some pine flavors and then the bitterness kicks in and fades to reveal an oak like toasted and carmel malt flavor alcohol flavor and feel throughout m medium heavy body carbonation is right on a little oily but the bitterness leaves the mouth somewhat dry o a nice imperial red ale maybe a little hop heavy at first but i like how there is a nice toasted caramel malt flavor in the endExample 282
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
a a very light golden color with an extremely thin head on a hard pour and no lacing on the glass it had very light carbonation showing and very filtered look s has a strong apricot and strawberry fruit smells with a mild and pleasant yeast scent t the taste is kind of light in citrus and hops i am picking up a slight yeast and malt undertone in the aftertaste but it is mostly floral in flavor m d the feel is light almost watery and lacking bitterness from significant amounts of hops the is good in that it is light and thirst quenching a decent starting beer for the nightWith Integrated Gradients:
a a very light golden color with an extremely thin head on a hard pour and no lacing on the glass it had very light carbonation showing and very filtered look s has a strong apricot and strawberry fruit smells with a mild and pleasant yeast scent t the taste is kind of light in citrus and hops i am picking up a slight yeast and malt undertone in the aftertaste but it is mostly floral in flavor m d the feel is light almost watery and lacking bitterness from significant amounts of hops the is good in that it is light and thirst quenching a decent starting beer for the nightWith LIME:
a a very light golden color with an extremely thin head on a hard pour and no lacing on the glass it had very light carbonation showing and very filtered look s has a strong apricot and strawberry fruit smells with a mild and pleasant yeast scent t the taste is kind of light in citrus and hops i am picking up a slight yeast and malt undertone in the aftertaste but it is mostly floral in flavor m d the feel is light almost watery and lacking bitterness from significant amounts of hops the is good in that it is light and thirst quenching a decent starting beer for the nightWith Perturbative Baseline:
a a very light golden color with an extremely thin head on a hard pour and no lacing on the glass it had very light carbonation showing and very filtered look s has a strong apricot and strawberry fruit smells with a mild and pleasant yeast scent t the taste is kind of light in citrus and hops i am picking up a slight yeast and malt undertone in the aftertaste but it is mostly floral in flavor m d the feel is light almost watery and lacking bitterness from significant amounts of hops the is good in that it is light and thirst quenching a decent starting beer for the nightExample 283
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
poured into my st bernardus goblet pours a dark raspberry red with a light tan head that dissapated fast no lacing in my bottle smells wonderful raisins spices carmelized sugar and their special yeast strain taste is wonderful tastes just how it smells the best part is the candy sugar and the yeast strain they use very tasty brew mouthfeel is perfect for the style and in the true tradition everyone should try this beer i will always try to keep one if these around for a special treat every once in a whileWith Integrated Gradients:
poured into my st bernardus goblet pours a dark raspberry red with a light tan head that dissapated fast no lacing in my bottle smells wonderful raisins spices carmelized sugar and their special yeast strain taste is wonderful tastes just how it smells the best part is the candy sugar and the yeast strain they use very tasty brew mouthfeel is perfect for the style and in the true tradition everyone should try this beer i will always try to keep one if these around for a special treat every once in a whileWith LIME:
poured into my st bernardus goblet pours a dark raspberry red with a light tan head that dissapated fast no lacing in my bottle smells wonderful raisins spices carmelized sugar and their special yeast strain taste is wonderful tastes just how it smells the best part is the candy sugar and the yeast strain they use very tasty brew mouthfeel is perfect for the style and in the true tradition everyone should try this beer i will always try to keep one if these around for a special treat every once in a whileWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured into my st bernardus goblet pours a dark raspberry red with a light tan head that dissapated fast no lacing in my bottle smells wonderful raisins spices carmelized sugar and their special yeast strain taste is wonderful tastes just how it smells the best part is the candy sugar and the yeast strain they use very tasty brew mouthfeel is perfect for the style and in the true tradition everyone should try this beer i will always try to keep one if these around for a special treat every once in a whileExample 291
Rationale length SIS = [7]With SIS Method:
big thanks goes out to the individual ca n't remember who it was as i do n't have my in front of me who sent me this one in a past trade 2009 vintage served from bottle into a mikkeller taster flute poured reddish brown with a half finger light tan head that subsided to a minimal amount very quickly the aroma was comprised of sweet malt wood very sweet alcohol toffee subtle brown sugar and a touch of caramel the flavor was of sweet malt sweet alcohol wood toffee caramel and subtle brown sugar it had a medium feel on the palate with mild carbonation overall this was a fairly solid brew the barrels really shined through on this one and made their presence known i was n't expecting this as the brew had been aging in my cellar for this long but was pleasantly surprised what i did find a solid offering from great divide and i look forward to trying the bottle of ba old i have in my cellar to the setWith Integrated Gradients:
big thanks goes out to the individual ca n't remember who it was as i do n't have my in front of me who sent me this one in a past trade 2009 vintage served from bottle into a mikkeller taster flute poured reddish brown with a half finger light tan head that subsided to a minimal amount very quickly the aroma was comprised of sweet malt wood very sweet alcohol toffee subtle brown sugar and a touch of caramel the flavor was of sweet malt sweet alcohol wood toffee caramel and subtle brown sugar it had a medium feel on the palate with mild carbonation overall this was a fairly solid brew the barrels really shined through on this one and made their presence known i was n't expecting this as the brew had been aging in my cellar for this long but was pleasantly surprised what i did find a solid offering from great divide and i look forward to trying the bottle of ba old i have in my cellar to the setWith LIME:
big thanks goes out to the individual ca n't remember who it was as i do n't have my in front of me who sent me this one in a past trade 2009 vintage served from bottle into a mikkeller taster flute poured reddish brown with a half finger light tan head that subsided to a minimal amount very quickly the aroma was comprised of sweet malt wood very sweet alcohol toffee subtle brown sugar and a touch of caramel the flavor was of sweet malt sweet alcohol wood toffee caramel and subtle brown sugar it had a medium feel on the palate with mild carbonation overall this was a fairly solid brew the barrels really shined through on this one and made their presence known i was n't expecting this as the brew had been aging in my cellar for this long but was pleasantly surprised what i did find a solid offering from great divide and i look forward to trying the bottle of ba old i have in my cellar to the setWith Perturbative Baseline:
big thanks goes out to the individual ca n't remember who it was as i do n't have my in front of me who sent me this one in a past trade 2009 vintage served from bottle into a mikkeller taster flute poured reddish brown with a half finger light tan head that subsided to a minimal amount very quickly the aroma was comprised of sweet malt wood very sweet alcohol toffee subtle brown sugar and a touch of caramel the flavor was of sweet malt sweet alcohol wood toffee caramel and subtle brown sugar it had a medium feel on the palate with mild carbonation overall this was a fairly solid brew the barrels really shined through on this one and made their presence known i was n't expecting this as the brew had been aging in my cellar for this long but was pleasantly surprised what i did find a solid offering from great divide and i look forward to trying the bottle of ba old i have in my cellar to the setExample 294
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
poured a rather bright orange colour like a muted orange with a fizzy bubbly head that disappeared pretty quickly smells very citrussy and sweet with wheaty notes has a very subtle and grapefruit citrus wheaty beer flavour very pleasant and refreshing light on the palate and not too heavy on the fizz is going down very fast i could drink this all night could be as a girly alcopop type drink just without the alcopop taxWith Integrated Gradients:
poured a rather bright orange colour like a muted orange with a fizzy bubbly head that disappeared pretty quickly smells very citrussy and sweet with wheaty notes has a very subtle and grapefruit citrus wheaty beer flavour very pleasant and refreshing light on the palate and not too heavy on the fizz is going down very fast i could drink this all night could be as a girly alcopop type drink just without the alcopop taxWith LIME:
poured a rather bright orange colour like a muted orange with a fizzy bubbly head that disappeared pretty quickly smells very citrussy and sweet with wheaty notes has a very subtle and grapefruit citrus wheaty beer flavour very pleasant and refreshing light on the palate and not too heavy on the fizz is going down very fast i could drink this all night could be as a girly alcopop type drink just without the alcopop taxWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured a rather bright orange colour like a muted orange with a fizzy bubbly head that disappeared pretty quickly smells very citrussy and sweet with wheaty notes has a very subtle and grapefruit citrus wheaty beer flavour very pleasant and refreshing light on the palate and not too heavy on the fizz is going down very fast i could drink this all night could be as a girly alcopop type drink just without the alcopop taxExample 295
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
the beer arrived a clear amber golden with an off white head which lasted to lace the glass the aroma was malty with a citrus base mainly grapefruit the aroma was mainly hops the flavor was sweet like honey which diminished over time into a citrus grapefruit flavor and bitterness the finish was dry with lingering grapefruit into the aftertaste and the body was medium but seemed just a smidge lighter pint at mellow mushroom in charlottesville vaWith Integrated Gradients:
the beer arrived a clear amber golden with an off white head which lasted to lace the glass the aroma was malty with a citrus base mainly grapefruit the aroma was mainly hops the flavor was sweet like honey which diminished over time into a citrus grapefruit flavor and bitterness the finish was dry with lingering grapefruit into the aftertaste and the body was medium but seemed just a smidge lighter pint at mellow mushroom in charlottesville vaWith LIME:
the beer arrived a clear amber golden with an off white head which lasted to lace the glass the aroma was malty with a citrus base mainly grapefruit the aroma was mainly hops the flavor was sweet like honey which diminished over time into a citrus grapefruit flavor and bitterness the finish was dry with lingering grapefruit into the aftertaste and the body was medium but seemed just a smidge lighter pint at mellow mushroom in charlottesville vaWith Perturbative Baseline:
the beer arrived a clear amber golden with an off white head which lasted to lace the glass the aroma was malty with a citrus base mainly grapefruit the aroma was mainly hops the flavor was sweet like honey which diminished over time into a citrus grapefruit flavor and bitterness the finish was dry with lingering grapefruit into the aftertaste and the body was medium but seemed just a smidge lighter pint at mellow mushroom in charlottesville vaExample 300
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
aroma is a nice mix of hops and dark chocolate aromas with some subtler fruity aromas mixed in body is flat black and holds a creamy mocha colored head that is thumb thick and diminishes slowly lace clings to the glass fore is bittersweet chocolate with very lucious dark cherry notes in the middle finishes with a roasty bitterness that reminds me of a down version of gonzo imperial porter i figured this would be decent but it 's actually very damn good definitely more hopped than most porters that works well here and the coffee notes in the aftertaste tastes much bigger than you 'd expect from a 6 abv beer excellent porterWith Integrated Gradients:
aroma is a nice mix of hops and dark chocolate aromas with some subtler fruity aromas mixed in body is flat black and holds a creamy mocha colored head that is thumb thick and diminishes slowly lace clings to the glass fore is bittersweet chocolate with very lucious dark cherry notes in the middle finishes with a roasty bitterness that reminds me of a down version of gonzo imperial porter i figured this would be decent but it 's actually very damn good definitely more hopped than most porters that works well here and the coffee notes in the aftertaste tastes much bigger than you 'd expect from a 6 abv beer excellent porterWith LIME:
aroma is a nice mix of hops and dark chocolate aromas with some subtler fruity aromas mixed in body is flat black and holds a creamy mocha colored head that is thumb thick and diminishes slowly lace clings to the glass fore is bittersweet chocolate with very lucious dark cherry notes in the middle finishes with a roasty bitterness that reminds me of a down version of gonzo imperial porter i figured this would be decent but it 's actually very damn good definitely more hopped than most porters that works well here and the coffee notes in the aftertaste tastes much bigger than you 'd expect from a 6 abv beer excellent porterWith Perturbative Baseline:
aroma is a nice mix of hops and dark chocolate aromas with some subtler fruity aromas mixed in body is flat black and holds a creamy mocha colored head that is thumb thick and diminishes slowly lace clings to the glass fore is bittersweet chocolate with very lucious dark cherry notes in the middle finishes with a roasty bitterness that reminds me of a down version of gonzo imperial porter i figured this would be decent but it 's actually very damn good definitely more hopped than most porters that works well here and the coffee notes in the aftertaste tastes much bigger than you 'd expect from a 6 abv beer excellent porterExample 305
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
bottled in 2004 pours a brilliant amber red with a thin white head that quickly fades to lasting ring sweet malty smell infused with dark raisins rasberries port and a slight floral hops taste is full and malty with a strong alcohol presence some fruity cherry and berry notes a nice hop bitterness at the end the alcohol is present in every sip which i do n't usually like but it stays smooth and tasty throughout mouthfeel is full smooth and sweet but does n't become syrupy at all this is a very good barleywine i 'm going to age my other bottle for another 6 months and see how it improvesWith Integrated Gradients:
bottled in 2004 pours a brilliant amber red with a thin white head that quickly fades to lasting ring sweet malty smell infused with dark raisins rasberries port and a slight floral hops taste is full and malty with a strong alcohol presence some fruity cherry and berry notes a nice hop bitterness at the end the alcohol is present in every sip which i do n't usually like but it stays smooth and tasty throughout mouthfeel is full smooth and sweet but does n't become syrupy at all this is a very good barleywine i 'm going to age my other bottle for another 6 months and see how it improvesWith LIME:
bottled in 2004 pours a brilliant amber red with a thin white head that quickly fades to lasting ring sweet malty smell infused with dark raisins rasberries port and a slight floral hops taste is full and malty with a strong alcohol presence some fruity cherry and berry notes a nice hop bitterness at the end the alcohol is present in every sip which i do n't usually like but it stays smooth and tasty throughout mouthfeel is full smooth and sweet but does n't become syrupy at all this is a very good barleywine i 'm going to age my other bottle for another 6 months and see how it improvesWith Perturbative Baseline:
bottled in 2004 pours a brilliant amber red with a thin white head that quickly fades to lasting ring sweet malty smell infused with dark raisins rasberries port and a slight floral hops taste is full and malty with a strong alcohol presence some fruity cherry and berry notes a nice hop bitterness at the end the alcohol is present in every sip which i do n't usually like but it stays smooth and tasty throughout mouthfeel is full smooth and sweet but does n't become syrupy at all this is a very good barleywine i 'm going to age my other bottle for another 6 months and see how it improvesExample 306
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
a pours a deep opaque mahogany almost black color with an off white head the quickly resides to a thin ring around the edge of the glass s smells very sweet has toasted malt aromas and strong smells of maple syrup t bold maple taste on the front and after tastes has a great malty sweetness that is similar to brown sugar m the mouthfeel is great very thick and heavily carbonated which delivers the taste so well d i could easily this whole bottle on my ownWith Integrated Gradients:
a pours a deep opaque mahogany almost black color with an off white head the quickly resides to a thin ring around the edge of the glass s smells very sweet has toasted malt aromas and strong smells of maple syrup t bold maple taste on the front and after tastes has a great malty sweetness that is similar to brown sugar m the mouthfeel is great very thick and heavily carbonated which delivers the taste so well d i could easily this whole bottle on my ownWith LIME:
a pours a deep opaque mahogany almost black color with an off white head the quickly resides to a thin ring around the edge of the glass s smells very sweet has toasted malt aromas and strong smells of maple syrup t bold maple taste on the front and after tastes has a great malty sweetness that is similar to brown sugar m the mouthfeel is great very thick and heavily carbonated which delivers the taste so well d i could easily this whole bottle on my ownWith Perturbative Baseline:
a pours a deep opaque mahogany almost black color with an off white head the quickly resides to a thin ring around the edge of the glass s smells very sweet has toasted malt aromas and strong smells of maple syrup t bold maple taste on the front and after tastes has a great malty sweetness that is similar to brown sugar m the mouthfeel is great very thick and heavily carbonated which delivers the taste so well d i could easily this whole bottle on my ownExample 307
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
on tap at lagunitas a the pour is a hazy straw color with an initially fluffy white head that slowly dies down to a thin layer s an amazingly funky and tart aroma is present immediately lots of sour apples lemons and maybe some green grapes along with a subtle wood character and a bit of grass t the tartness is bright and green lots of lemons and apples the oak grass wet straw and mild earthiness give this beer a great funky balance to the sourness m the body is somewhat light and crisp with a great level of effervescence and slight dryness d this is an absolutely fantastic beer i would drink this like nobody 's business if it was more readily available and or lagunitas was n't such a driveWith Integrated Gradients:
on tap at lagunitas a the pour is a hazy straw color with an initially fluffy white head that slowly dies down to a thin layer s an amazingly funky and tart aroma is present immediately lots of sour apples lemons and maybe some green grapes along with a subtle wood character and a bit of grass t the tartness is bright and green lots of lemons and apples the oak grass wet straw and mild earthiness give this beer a great funky balance to the sourness m the body is somewhat light and crisp with a great level of effervescence and slight dryness d this is an absolutely fantastic beer i would drink this like nobody 's business if it was more readily available and or lagunitas was n't such a driveWith LIME:
on tap at lagunitas a the pour is a hazy straw color with an initially fluffy white head that slowly dies down to a thin layer s an amazingly funky and tart aroma is present immediately lots of sour apples lemons and maybe some green grapes along with a subtle wood character and a bit of grass t the tartness is bright and green lots of lemons and apples the oak grass wet straw and mild earthiness give this beer a great funky balance to the sourness m the body is somewhat light and crisp with a great level of effervescence and slight dryness d this is an absolutely fantastic beer i would drink this like nobody 's business if it was more readily available and or lagunitas was n't such a driveWith Perturbative Baseline:
on tap at lagunitas a the pour is a hazy straw color with an initially fluffy white head that slowly dies down to a thin layer s an amazingly funky and tart aroma is present immediately lots of sour apples lemons and maybe some green grapes along with a subtle wood character and a bit of grass t the tartness is bright and green lots of lemons and apples the oak grass wet straw and mild earthiness give this beer a great funky balance to the sourness m the body is somewhat light and crisp with a great level of effervescence and slight dryness d this is an absolutely fantastic beer i would drink this like nobody 's business if it was more readily available and or lagunitas was n't such a driveExample 309
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
poured from 12oz bottle into a pint glass appearance light golden yellow hue with a touch of haze and a thin finger of fluffy white foam i hate to say it but it looks rather like a macro lager but with a little haze smell bright refreshing citrusy piney hops this combination is just fantastic it really me the right way i love it taste again the bright and citrusy hops but this time with a little funk added the wheat adds a bit of light refreshment as well damn good stuff mouthfeel medium body with a good level of well integrated carbonation nice and creamy just the way i like it drinkability super refreshing and tasty like i said this beer just me the right way good stuffWith Integrated Gradients:
poured from 12oz bottle into a pint glass appearance light golden yellow hue with a touch of haze and a thin finger of fluffy white foam i hate to say it but it looks rather like a macro lager but with a little haze smell bright refreshing citrusy piney hops this combination is just fantastic it really me the right way i love it taste again the bright and citrusy hops but this time with a little funk added the wheat adds a bit of light refreshment as well damn good stuff mouthfeel medium body with a good level of well integrated carbonation nice and creamy just the way i like it drinkability super refreshing and tasty like i said this beer just me the right way good stuffWith LIME:
poured from 12oz bottle into a pint glass appearance light golden yellow hue with a touch of haze and a thin finger of fluffy white foam i hate to say it but it looks rather like a macro lager but with a little haze smell bright refreshing citrusy piney hops this combination is just fantastic it really me the right way i love it taste again the bright and citrusy hops but this time with a little funk added the wheat adds a bit of light refreshment as well damn good stuff mouthfeel medium body with a good level of well integrated carbonation nice and creamy just the way i like it drinkability super refreshing and tasty like i said this beer just me the right way good stuffWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured from 12oz bottle into a pint glass appearance light golden yellow hue with a touch of haze and a thin finger of fluffy white foam i hate to say it but it looks rather like a macro lager but with a little haze smell bright refreshing citrusy piney hops this combination is just fantastic it really me the right way i love it taste again the bright and citrusy hops but this time with a little funk added the wheat adds a bit of light refreshment as well damn good stuff mouthfeel medium body with a good level of well integrated carbonation nice and creamy just the way i like it drinkability super refreshing and tasty like i said this beer just me the right way good stuffExample 310
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
dark brown ruby red definitely see through with a two finger fluffy tan colored head and very nice lacing aroma is nice mixture of sweet honey chocolate and roasty toasty malts flavor is an odd combination of sweet malts chocolate being the prominent one mixed with honey and a little bit of earthy spiciness i 'm honestly not digging on this flavor profile body is medium bordering on thin almost too crisp with a high amount of carbonation this is not a great beer probably the most disappointing of sa 's brewmaster collectionWith Integrated Gradients:
dark brown ruby red definitely see through with a two finger fluffy tan colored head and very nice lacing aroma is nice mixture of sweet honey chocolate and roasty toasty malts flavor is an odd combination of sweet malts chocolate being the prominent one mixed with honey and a little bit of earthy spiciness i 'm honestly not digging on this flavor profile body is medium bordering on thin almost too crisp with a high amount of carbonation this is not a great beer probably the most disappointing of sa 's brewmaster collectionWith LIME:
dark brown ruby red definitely see through with a two finger fluffy tan colored head and very nice lacing aroma is nice mixture of sweet honey chocolate and roasty toasty malts flavor is an odd combination of sweet malts chocolate being the prominent one mixed with honey and a little bit of earthy spiciness i 'm honestly not digging on this flavor profile body is medium bordering on thin almost too crisp with a high amount of carbonation this is not a great beer probably the most disappointing of sa 's brewmaster collectionWith Perturbative Baseline:
dark brown ruby red definitely see through with a two finger fluffy tan colored head and very nice lacing aroma is nice mixture of sweet honey chocolate and roasty toasty malts flavor is an odd combination of sweet malts chocolate being the prominent one mixed with honey and a little bit of earthy spiciness i 'm honestly not digging on this flavor profile body is medium bordering on thin almost too crisp with a high amount of carbonation this is not a great beer probably the most disappointing of sa 's brewmaster collectionExample 316
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
pours a nice thick creamy head that does n't disappear aroma is wonderful piney but and clean clearly hoppy color is reddish orange with a nice active carb taste is very mild and well balanced with sweet malts and just right amount of hops good one for those afraid of harsher ipas this one is truly right in the middle creamy mouthfeel recommendedWith Integrated Gradients:
pours a nice thick creamy head that does n't disappear aroma is wonderful piney but and clean clearly hoppy color is reddish orange with a nice active carb taste is very mild and well balanced with sweet malts and just right amount of hops good one for those afraid of harsher ipas this one is truly right in the middle creamy mouthfeel recommendedWith LIME:
pours a nice thick creamy head that does n't disappear aroma is wonderful piney but and clean clearly hoppy color is reddish orange with a nice active carb taste is very mild and well balanced with sweet malts and just right amount of hops good one for those afraid of harsher ipas this one is truly right in the middle creamy mouthfeel recommendedWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours a nice thick creamy head that does n't disappear aroma is wonderful piney but and clean clearly hoppy color is reddish orange with a nice active carb taste is very mild and well balanced with sweet malts and just right amount of hops good one for those afraid of harsher ipas this one is truly right in the middle creamy mouthfeel recommendedExample 319
Rationale length SIS = [7]With SIS Method:
forms mid sized frothy white head with good retention atop of clear gets hazed with the golden body with streams of bubbles the head leaves only little short lived lacing as it fades the aroma is marriage of peppery spiciness with citrusy pear and apple like esters and candy sugar sweetness the flavor of medium bodied beer is by substantial alcohol warmth acting in with prominent peppery spiciness esters are lesser than in the aroma section and citrusy in character moderate carbonation and relatively high bitterness induced by generous usage of hallertau hops with spicy and grassy character the later indicating dry hopping lend dry finish followed by bitter aftertaste 330 ml freshness date november into tulipWith Integrated Gradients:
forms mid sized frothy white head with good retention atop of clear gets hazed with the golden body with streams of bubbles the head leaves only little short lived lacing as it fades the aroma is marriage of peppery spiciness with citrusy pear and apple like esters and candy sugar sweetness the flavor of medium bodied beer is by substantial alcohol warmth acting in with prominent peppery spiciness esters are lesser than in the aroma section and citrusy in character moderate carbonation and relatively high bitterness induced by generous usage of hallertau hops with spicy and grassy character the later indicating dry hopping lend dry finish followed by bitter aftertaste 330 ml freshness date november into tulipWith LIME:
forms mid sized frothy white head with good retention atop of clear gets hazed with the golden body with streams of bubbles the head leaves only little short lived lacing as it fades the aroma is marriage of peppery spiciness with citrusy pear and apple like esters and candy sugar sweetness the flavor of medium bodied beer is by substantial alcohol warmth acting in with prominent peppery spiciness esters are lesser than in the aroma section and citrusy in character moderate carbonation and relatively high bitterness induced by generous usage of hallertau hops with spicy and grassy character the later indicating dry hopping lend dry finish followed by bitter aftertaste 330 ml freshness date november into tulipWith Perturbative Baseline:
forms mid sized frothy white head with good retention atop of clear gets hazed with the golden body with streams of bubbles the head leaves only little short lived lacing as it fades the aroma is marriage of peppery spiciness with citrusy pear and apple like esters and candy sugar sweetness the flavor of medium bodied beer is by substantial alcohol warmth acting in with prominent peppery spiciness esters are lesser than in the aroma section and citrusy in character moderate carbonation and relatively high bitterness induced by generous usage of hallertau hops with spicy and grassy character the later indicating dry hopping lend dry finish followed by bitter aftertaste 330 ml freshness date november into tulipExample 320
Rationale length SIS = [7]With SIS Method:
poured from 22 oz to tulip nice clear reddish brown with a large light brown head that left nice lacing smell is of sweet malt spice clove brown sugar well blended nice aroma taste pretty much follows smell with the spices lasting on the finish belgium yeasty flavor but not to the extreme a little subtle mouthfell is right on with the alcohol mask well overall i am not a big fan of abita beers but i like this one and i enjoy this one often worthy of a tryWith Integrated Gradients:
poured from 22 oz to tulip nice clear reddish brown with a large light brown head that left nice lacing smell is of sweet malt spice clove brown sugar well blended nice aroma taste pretty much follows smell with the spices lasting on the finish belgium yeasty flavor but not to the extreme a little subtle mouthfell is right on with the alcohol mask well overall i am not a big fan of abita beers but i like this one and i enjoy this one often worthy of a tryWith LIME:
poured from 22 oz to tulip nice clear reddish brown with a large light brown head that left nice lacing smell is of sweet malt spice clove brown sugar well blended nice aroma taste pretty much follows smell with the spices lasting on the finish belgium yeasty flavor but not to the extreme a little subtle mouthfell is right on with the alcohol mask well overall i am not a big fan of abita beers but i like this one and i enjoy this one often worthy of a tryWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured from 22 oz to tulip nice clear reddish brown with a large light brown head that left nice lacing smell is of sweet malt spice clove brown sugar well blended nice aroma taste pretty much follows smell with the spices lasting on the finish belgium yeasty flavor but not to the extreme a little subtle mouthfell is right on with the alcohol mask well overall i am not a big fan of abita beers but i like this one and i enjoy this one often worthy of a tryExample 327
Rationale length SIS = [4, 7]With SIS Method:
poured into a tulip glass mahogany to deep amber in color with over a fingers worth of a creamy head lots of lacing in the glass an intense floral boquet of hops bursts out immediately in the nose a strong hop presence carries over into the taste quickly complemented by a sweet caramel roasted malt backbone very brilliant and complex taste there is a crispness and warming in the mouth medium bodied with a slightly syrupy profile the alcohol is definitely there but it is n't for a 9 6 alc in terms of drinkability this is definitely a sipper for me i do n't think i 'd have more than 2 in a sitting this intense brew is meant to be savored and rather than quickly consumed amazingly vibrant beer one of my personal favoritesWith Integrated Gradients:
poured into a tulip glass mahogany to deep amber in color with over a fingers worth of a creamy head lots of lacing in the glass an intense floral boquet of hops bursts out immediately in the nose a strong hop presence carries over into the taste quickly complemented by a sweet caramel roasted malt backbone very brilliant and complex taste there is a crispness and warming in the mouth medium bodied with a slightly syrupy profile the alcohol is definitely there but it is n't for a 9 6 alc in terms of drinkability this is definitely a sipper for me i do n't think i 'd have more than 2 in a sitting this intense brew is meant to be savored and rather than quickly consumed amazingly vibrant beer one of my personal favoritesWith LIME:
poured into a tulip glass mahogany to deep amber in color with over a fingers worth of a creamy head lots of lacing in the glass an intense floral boquet of hops bursts out immediately in the nose a strong hop presence carries over into the taste quickly complemented by a sweet caramel roasted malt backbone very brilliant and complex taste there is a crispness and warming in the mouth medium bodied with a slightly syrupy profile the alcohol is definitely there but it is n't for a 9 6 alc in terms of drinkability this is definitely a sipper for me i do n't think i 'd have more than 2 in a sitting this intense brew is meant to be savored and rather than quickly consumed amazingly vibrant beer one of my personal favoritesWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured into a tulip glass mahogany to deep amber in color with over a fingers worth of a creamy head lots of lacing in the glass an intense floral boquet of hops bursts out immediately in the nose a strong hop presence carries over into the taste quickly complemented by a sweet caramel roasted malt backbone very brilliant and complex taste there is a crispness and warming in the mouth medium bodied with a slightly syrupy profile the alcohol is definitely there but it is n't for a 9 6 alc in terms of drinkability this is definitely a sipper for me i do n't think i 'd have more than 2 in a sitting this intense brew is meant to be savored and rather than quickly consumed amazingly vibrant beer one of my personal favoritesExample 328
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
pretty auburn with a cream colored small head strong lacing aroma is a large lump of leafy late hops big caramel malt and cherries taste is a little pine with some metallic notes that i get from many mass produced beers saaz rather dry boring yeast fine carbonation level but what is there seems kinda harsh finish is n't very good just graininess and hops i am guessing that there was dry hopping that did n't mesh well starts off great change the yeast and get rid of the harsh finish and it would be a really good beer as it is it is my guess is that they were going after a more and just missed the mark by a bitWith Integrated Gradients:
pretty auburn with a cream colored small head strong lacing aroma is a large lump of leafy late hops big caramel malt and cherries taste is a little pine with some metallic notes that i get from many mass produced beers saaz rather dry boring yeast fine carbonation level but what is there seems kinda harsh finish is n't very good just graininess and hops i am guessing that there was dry hopping that did n't mesh well starts off great change the yeast and get rid of the harsh finish and it would be a really good beer as it is it is my guess is that they were going after a more and just missed the mark by a bitWith LIME:
pretty auburn with a cream colored small head strong lacing aroma is a large lump of leafy late hops big caramel malt and cherries taste is a little pine with some metallic notes that i get from many mass produced beers saaz rather dry boring yeast fine carbonation level but what is there seems kinda harsh finish is n't very good just graininess and hops i am guessing that there was dry hopping that did n't mesh well starts off great change the yeast and get rid of the harsh finish and it would be a really good beer as it is it is my guess is that they were going after a more and just missed the mark by a bitWith Perturbative Baseline:
pretty auburn with a cream colored small head strong lacing aroma is a large lump of leafy late hops big caramel malt and cherries taste is a little pine with some metallic notes that i get from many mass produced beers saaz rather dry boring yeast fine carbonation level but what is there seems kinda harsh finish is n't very good just graininess and hops i am guessing that there was dry hopping that did n't mesh well starts off great change the yeast and get rid of the harsh finish and it would be a really good beer as it is it is my guess is that they were going after a more and just missed the mark by a bitExample 332
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
12oz bottle best before 9 09 sampled 5 16 09 poured into a shaker pint a deep rust colored beer very cloudy creating a bit of a subdued hazy orange glow it also has an explosive ecru head that grows to well over 2 fingers then leaves a foamy lace pattern after the once proud head has settled nothing short of impressive and a bit of an intimidating battle call smell is a boom of grapefruity hop to the nose delivered in a malted sugary package some undertones of earth and a warming silky alcohol that blends well with the hops to create a sharp punch a taste that is involved and grows more intense as it warms i let several sips sit and swish on the tongue for an extended time and as the seconds go by the taste grows more intensely hoppy crisp and grassy up front supremely sweetened malt lets the beer become full in the mouth bitter wild grasses show up again at some point in the middle and are almost overwhelming biting but this sensation is enveloped in that huge malt backbone to keep things enjoyable some dry grains pop towards the end then are buried by the final punch of oily earthy hop resin the alcohol has combined again with the hop oils to provide some warm bitter which coats my throat mouthfeel is thick and heavy on the tongue a product of the excessive hop oil and the heavy malt presence it has just enough sharp carbonation on the tongue to lighten it up but still remains a bit of a chewy chore a good beer to sip a beastWith Integrated Gradients:
12oz bottle best before 9 09 sampled 5 16 09 poured into a shaker pint a deep rust colored beer very cloudy creating a bit of a subdued hazy orange glow it also has an explosive ecru head that grows to well over 2 fingers then leaves a foamy lace pattern after the once proud head has settled nothing short of impressive and a bit of an intimidating battle call smell is a boom of grapefruity hop to the nose delivered in a malted sugary package some undertones of earth and a warming silky alcohol that blends well with the hops to create a sharp punch a taste that is involved and grows more intense as it warms i let several sips sit and swish on the tongue for an extended time and as the seconds go by the taste grows more intensely hoppy crisp and grassy up front supremely sweetened malt lets the beer become full in the mouth bitter wild grasses show up again at some point in the middle and are almost overwhelming biting but this sensation is enveloped in that huge malt backbone to keep things enjoyable some dry grains pop towards the end then are buried by the final punch of oily earthy hop resin the alcohol has combined again with the hop oils to provide some warm bitter which coats my throat mouthfeel is thick and heavy on the tongue a product of the excessive hop oil and the heavy malt presence it has just enough sharp carbonation on the tongue to lighten it up but still remains a bit of a chewy chore a good beer to sip a beastWith LIME:
12oz bottle best before 9 09 sampled 5 16 09 poured into a shaker pint a deep rust colored beer very cloudy creating a bit of a subdued hazy orange glow it also has an explosive ecru head that grows to well over 2 fingers then leaves a foamy lace pattern after the once proud head has settled nothing short of impressive and a bit of an intimidating battle call smell is a boom of grapefruity hop to the nose delivered in a malted sugary package some undertones of earth and a warming silky alcohol that blends well with the hops to create a sharp punch a taste that is involved and grows more intense as it warms i let several sips sit and swish on the tongue for an extended time and as the seconds go by the taste grows more intensely hoppy crisp and grassy up front supremely sweetened malt lets the beer become full in the mouth bitter wild grasses show up again at some point in the middle and are almost overwhelming biting but this sensation is enveloped in that huge malt backbone to keep things enjoyable some dry grains pop towards the end then are buried by the final punch of oily earthy hop resin the alcohol has combined again with the hop oils to provide some warm bitter which coats my throat mouthfeel is thick and heavy on the tongue a product of the excessive hop oil and the heavy malt presence it has just enough sharp carbonation on the tongue to lighten it up but still remains a bit of a chewy chore a good beer to sip a beastWith Perturbative Baseline:
12oz bottle best before 9 09 sampled 5 16 09 poured into a shaker pint a deep rust colored beer very cloudy creating a bit of a subdued hazy orange glow it also has an explosive ecru head that grows to well over 2 fingers then leaves a foamy lace pattern after the once proud head has settled nothing short of impressive and a bit of an intimidating battle call smell is a boom of grapefruity hop to the nose delivered in a malted sugary package some undertones of earth and a warming silky alcohol that blends well with the hops to create a sharp punch a taste that is involved and grows more intense as it warms i let several sips sit and swish on the tongue for an extended time and as the seconds go by the taste grows more intensely hoppy crisp and grassy up front supremely sweetened malt lets the beer become full in the mouth bitter wild grasses show up again at some point in the middle and are almost overwhelming biting but this sensation is enveloped in that huge malt backbone to keep things enjoyable some dry grains pop towards the end then are buried by the final punch of oily earthy hop resin the alcohol has combined again with the hop oils to provide some warm bitter which coats my throat mouthfeel is thick and heavy on the tongue a product of the excessive hop oil and the heavy malt presence it has just enough sharp carbonation on the tongue to lighten it up but still remains a bit of a chewy chore a good beer to sip a beastExample 334
Rationale length SIS = [9]With SIS Method:
thick dark brown with red highlights foamy light brown head hints of purple beautiful dark chocolate backed with a bitter dry coffee bitter first then sweet at the end sweeter than expected has a dark berry red wine hit at first burst of balanced flavor as it warms quite strong really bursts berry sweetness in the aftertaste thick and oily a little burn on the way down really strong but full of flavor and balance a very very nice brewWith Integrated Gradients:
thick dark brown with red highlights foamy light brown head hints of purple beautiful dark chocolate backed with a bitter dry coffee bitter first then sweet at the end sweeter than expected has a dark berry red wine hit at first burst of balanced flavor as it warms quite strong really bursts berry sweetness in the aftertaste thick and oily a little burn on the way down really strong but full of flavor and balance a very very nice brewWith LIME:
thick dark brown with red highlights foamy light brown head hints of purple beautiful dark chocolate backed with a bitter dry coffee bitter first then sweet at the end sweeter than expected has a dark berry red wine hit at first burst of balanced flavor as it warms quite strong really bursts berry sweetness in the aftertaste thick and oily a little burn on the way down really strong but full of flavor and balance a very very nice brewWith Perturbative Baseline:
thick dark brown with red highlights foamy light brown head hints of purple beautiful dark chocolate backed with a bitter dry coffee bitter first then sweet at the end sweeter than expected has a dark berry red wine hit at first burst of balanced flavor as it warms quite strong really bursts berry sweetness in the aftertaste thick and oily a little burn on the way down really strong but full of flavor and balance a very very nice brewExample 339
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
translucent amber red color tan head of a little finger lace was okay aroma has a nice pleasant floral hop smell nice caramel malts slight sweetness slightly nutty taste is hugely hoppy floral piny and resinous malt caramel sweetness awesome red feel is nice and creamy full bodied nice and smooth good carbonation overall one of my favorite reds now hop profile is great and the malt backbone is perfectly complimentingWith Integrated Gradients:
translucent amber red color tan head of a little finger lace was okay aroma has a nice pleasant floral hop smell nice caramel malts slight sweetness slightly nutty taste is hugely hoppy floral piny and resinous malt caramel sweetness awesome red feel is nice and creamy full bodied nice and smooth good carbonation overall one of my favorite reds now hop profile is great and the malt backbone is perfectly complimentingWith LIME:
translucent amber red color tan head of a little finger lace was okay aroma has a nice pleasant floral hop smell nice caramel malts slight sweetness slightly nutty taste is hugely hoppy floral piny and resinous malt caramel sweetness awesome red feel is nice and creamy full bodied nice and smooth good carbonation overall one of my favorite reds now hop profile is great and the malt backbone is perfectly complimentingWith Perturbative Baseline:
translucent amber red color tan head of a little finger lace was okay aroma has a nice pleasant floral hop smell nice caramel malts slight sweetness slightly nutty taste is hugely hoppy floral piny and resinous malt caramel sweetness awesome red feel is nice and creamy full bodied nice and smooth good carbonation overall one of my favorite reds now hop profile is great and the malt backbone is perfectly complimentingExample 342
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
my first in the ' series pours somewhat hazy orange head was not too impressive nor was the retention no lacing smell is dead on for what a belgian should smell like apple pear bread yeast and a touch of citrus stones signature i think smell is great taste is very good as well i should note i 'm partial to belgians sweetness hits you up front then you notice fruity characteristics on the sides of your tounge followed by a warm slightly bitter sensation on the back of your tounge carbonation is moderate and mouthfeel is medium not too thick or thin overall a great beer alcohol content is well masked and a great belgian from the boys inWith Integrated Gradients:
my first in the ' series pours somewhat hazy orange head was not too impressive nor was the retention no lacing smell is dead on for what a belgian should smell like apple pear bread yeast and a touch of citrus stones signature i think smell is great taste is very good as well i should note i 'm partial to belgians sweetness hits you up front then you notice fruity characteristics on the sides of your tounge followed by a warm slightly bitter sensation on the back of your tounge carbonation is moderate and mouthfeel is medium not too thick or thin overall a great beer alcohol content is well masked and a great belgian from the boys inWith LIME:
my first in the ' series pours somewhat hazy orange head was not too impressive nor was the retention no lacing smell is dead on for what a belgian should smell like apple pear bread yeast and a touch of citrus stones signature i think smell is great taste is very good as well i should note i 'm partial to belgians sweetness hits you up front then you notice fruity characteristics on the sides of your tounge followed by a warm slightly bitter sensation on the back of your tounge carbonation is moderate and mouthfeel is medium not too thick or thin overall a great beer alcohol content is well masked and a great belgian from the boys inWith Perturbative Baseline:
my first in the ' series pours somewhat hazy orange head was not too impressive nor was the retention no lacing smell is dead on for what a belgian should smell like apple pear bread yeast and a touch of citrus stones signature i think smell is great taste is very good as well i should note i 'm partial to belgians sweetness hits you up front then you notice fruity characteristics on the sides of your tounge followed by a warm slightly bitter sensation on the back of your tounge carbonation is moderate and mouthfeel is medium not too thick or thin overall a great beer alcohol content is well masked and a great belgian from the boys inExample 343
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
poured into a perfect pint glass a nice 2 5 finger off white head on a golden orange very clear body with good active carbonation this is a very attractive beer s smells of fresh floral and citrusy hops not overwhelming with just a touch of malt under it very nice but not mind blowing t hmm not enough maltyness here for me the hops come across a good bit sharper thinning out the beer making it much less nice it 's still ok the hops still taste fresh and good but still too strong and sharp m ok not great but enough body to keep me happyWith Integrated Gradients:
poured into a perfect pint glass a nice 2 5 finger off white head on a golden orange very clear body with good active carbonation this is a very attractive beer s smells of fresh floral and citrusy hops not overwhelming with just a touch of malt under it very nice but not mind blowing t hmm not enough maltyness here for me the hops come across a good bit sharper thinning out the beer making it much less nice it 's still ok the hops still taste fresh and good but still too strong and sharp m ok not great but enough body to keep me happyWith LIME:
poured into a perfect pint glass a nice 2 5 finger off white head on a golden orange very clear body with good active carbonation this is a very attractive beer s smells of fresh floral and citrusy hops not overwhelming with just a touch of malt under it very nice but not mind blowing t hmm not enough maltyness here for me the hops come across a good bit sharper thinning out the beer making it much less nice it 's still ok the hops still taste fresh and good but still too strong and sharp m ok not great but enough body to keep me happyWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured into a perfect pint glass a nice 2 5 finger off white head on a golden orange very clear body with good active carbonation this is a very attractive beer s smells of fresh floral and citrusy hops not overwhelming with just a touch of malt under it very nice but not mind blowing t hmm not enough maltyness here for me the hops come across a good bit sharper thinning out the beer making it much less nice it 's still ok the hops still taste fresh and good but still too strong and sharp m ok not great but enough body to keep me happyExample 344
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
has long made the best red ales anywhere perhaps it 's for this reason that fire road seemed somewhat disappointing compared to free range or 's irish this one has a lot to live up to fire road is certainly a worthy ale but it 's far more than 's other reds instead of the fruitiness that i enjoy in a red ale fire road has an excess of bittering and lacks malt body the ibu puts more fire in fire road than i 'd care for still i should n't complain this is a spicy beer as if brewed with noble hops and tastes a bit like an overhopped esb it delivers a spicy floral aroma and lace above a body of clear dark bronze but it 's also a bit tannic and takes a little attitude to appreciateWith Integrated Gradients:
has long made the best red ales anywhere perhaps it 's for this reason that fire road seemed somewhat disappointing compared to free range or 's irish this one has a lot to live up to fire road is certainly a worthy ale but it 's far more than 's other reds instead of the fruitiness that i enjoy in a red ale fire road has an excess of bittering and lacks malt body the ibu puts more fire in fire road than i 'd care for still i should n't complain this is a spicy beer as if brewed with noble hops and tastes a bit like an overhopped esb it delivers a spicy floral aroma and lace above a body of clear dark bronze but it 's also a bit tannic and takes a little attitude to appreciateWith LIME:
has long made the best red ales anywhere perhaps it 's for this reason that fire road seemed somewhat disappointing compared to free range or 's irish this one has a lot to live up to fire road is certainly a worthy ale but it 's far more than 's other reds instead of the fruitiness that i enjoy in a red ale fire road has an excess of bittering and lacks malt body the ibu puts more fire in fire road than i 'd care for still i should n't complain this is a spicy beer as if brewed with noble hops and tastes a bit like an overhopped esb it delivers a spicy floral aroma and lace above a body of clear dark bronze but it 's also a bit tannic and takes a little attitude to appreciateWith Perturbative Baseline:
has long made the best red ales anywhere perhaps it 's for this reason that fire road seemed somewhat disappointing compared to free range or 's irish this one has a lot to live up to fire road is certainly a worthy ale but it 's far more than 's other reds instead of the fruitiness that i enjoy in a red ale fire road has an excess of bittering and lacks malt body the ibu puts more fire in fire road than i 'd care for still i should n't complain this is a spicy beer as if brewed with noble hops and tastes a bit like an overhopped esb it delivers a spicy floral aroma and lace above a body of clear dark bronze but it 's also a bit tannic and takes a little attitude to appreciateExample 346
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
poured from 16oz bottle a pours a deep dark brown with red tinges 1 1 2 finger head that is fairly persistent with little to no lacing s lovely roasted coffee aroma sweetness and mild hops are also present t bittersweet roasted malts on the front end long lingering dark chocolate and bitter finish m smooth medium light with medium carbonation d the porter fan in me really enjoyed this not quite as much roasted malt or mouthfeel as a porter but enough to trick my mind a bit makes me want to explore the style more especially as blackened voodoo was my craft beer gateway almost 20 years ago may the schwarzbier with youWith Integrated Gradients:
poured from 16oz bottle a pours a deep dark brown with red tinges 1 1 2 finger head that is fairly persistent with little to no lacing s lovely roasted coffee aroma sweetness and mild hops are also present t bittersweet roasted malts on the front end long lingering dark chocolate and bitter finish m smooth medium light with medium carbonation d the porter fan in me really enjoyed this not quite as much roasted malt or mouthfeel as a porter but enough to trick my mind a bit makes me want to explore the style more especially as blackened voodoo was my craft beer gateway almost 20 years ago may the schwarzbier with youWith LIME:
poured from 16oz bottle a pours a deep dark brown with red tinges 1 1 2 finger head that is fairly persistent with little to no lacing s lovely roasted coffee aroma sweetness and mild hops are also present t bittersweet roasted malts on the front end long lingering dark chocolate and bitter finish m smooth medium light with medium carbonation d the porter fan in me really enjoyed this not quite as much roasted malt or mouthfeel as a porter but enough to trick my mind a bit makes me want to explore the style more especially as blackened voodoo was my craft beer gateway almost 20 years ago may the schwarzbier with youWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured from 16oz bottle a pours a deep dark brown with red tinges 1 1 2 finger head that is fairly persistent with little to no lacing s lovely roasted coffee aroma sweetness and mild hops are also present t bittersweet roasted malts on the front end long lingering dark chocolate and bitter finish m smooth medium light with medium carbonation d the porter fan in me really enjoyed this not quite as much roasted malt or mouthfeel as a porter but enough to trick my mind a bit makes me want to explore the style more especially as blackened voodoo was my craft beer gateway almost 20 years ago may the schwarzbier with youExample 354
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
11 2 oz a pours a dark amber red with a finger of white head very good lace s floral hops very green pink grapefruit t crystal malt initially not overly bitter juicy almost wet hop feel cantaloupe and melon rind honeydew m tad overcarbonated medium long aftertaste d a good beer i like the idea to meld all these different hops together still looking for a mikkeller ipa to be worth the price tag 7 but i clearly liked this brewWith Integrated Gradients:
11 2 oz a pours a dark amber red with a finger of white head very good lace s floral hops very green pink grapefruit t crystal malt initially not overly bitter juicy almost wet hop feel cantaloupe and melon rind honeydew m tad overcarbonated medium long aftertaste d a good beer i like the idea to meld all these different hops together still looking for a mikkeller ipa to be worth the price tag 7 but i clearly liked this brewWith LIME:
11 2 oz a pours a dark amber red with a finger of white head very good lace s floral hops very green pink grapefruit t crystal malt initially not overly bitter juicy almost wet hop feel cantaloupe and melon rind honeydew m tad overcarbonated medium long aftertaste d a good beer i like the idea to meld all these different hops together still looking for a mikkeller ipa to be worth the price tag 7 but i clearly liked this brewWith Perturbative Baseline:
11 2 oz a pours a dark amber red with a finger of white head very good lace s floral hops very green pink grapefruit t crystal malt initially not overly bitter juicy almost wet hop feel cantaloupe and melon rind honeydew m tad overcarbonated medium long aftertaste d a good beer i like the idea to meld all these different hops together still looking for a mikkeller ipa to be worth the price tag 7 but i clearly liked this brewExample 356
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
12oz bottle poured into a chouffe tulip sits a near pitch black with some cola colored edges a dark khaki head rose two fingers and fell quickly to form a thin collar some minor delicate lace when i first leaned in port wine and dark fruit hit me hard fresh roasted coffee and bakers chocolate hold their own along with black molasses this beer grew on me the more it warmed it opened up considerably plums and cherries port wine fresh roasted coffee grounds and semi sweet chocolate well rounded not overly broad but very deep and rich creamy lush medium mouthfeel that feels a lot lighter than it really is a moderate amount of booze lingers and mixes with coffee oils for a unique finish a pleasure to drink robust and rich but never overbearing there is a reason why this beer is held in high regardWith Integrated Gradients:
12oz bottle poured into a chouffe tulip sits a near pitch black with some cola colored edges a dark khaki head rose two fingers and fell quickly to form a thin collar some minor delicate lace when i first leaned in port wine and dark fruit hit me hard fresh roasted coffee and bakers chocolate hold their own along with black molasses this beer grew on me the more it warmed it opened up considerably plums and cherries port wine fresh roasted coffee grounds and semi sweet chocolate well rounded not overly broad but very deep and rich creamy lush medium mouthfeel that feels a lot lighter than it really is a moderate amount of booze lingers and mixes with coffee oils for a unique finish a pleasure to drink robust and rich but never overbearing there is a reason why this beer is held in high regardWith LIME:
12oz bottle poured into a chouffe tulip sits a near pitch black with some cola colored edges a dark khaki head rose two fingers and fell quickly to form a thin collar some minor delicate lace when i first leaned in port wine and dark fruit hit me hard fresh roasted coffee and bakers chocolate hold their own along with black molasses this beer grew on me the more it warmed it opened up considerably plums and cherries port wine fresh roasted coffee grounds and semi sweet chocolate well rounded not overly broad but very deep and rich creamy lush medium mouthfeel that feels a lot lighter than it really is a moderate amount of booze lingers and mixes with coffee oils for a unique finish a pleasure to drink robust and rich but never overbearing there is a reason why this beer is held in high regardWith Perturbative Baseline:
12oz bottle poured into a chouffe tulip sits a near pitch black with some cola colored edges a dark khaki head rose two fingers and fell quickly to form a thin collar some minor delicate lace when i first leaned in port wine and dark fruit hit me hard fresh roasted coffee and bakers chocolate hold their own along with black molasses this beer grew on me the more it warmed it opened up considerably plums and cherries port wine fresh roasted coffee grounds and semi sweet chocolate well rounded not overly broad but very deep and rich creamy lush medium mouthfeel that feels a lot lighter than it really is a moderate amount of booze lingers and mixes with coffee oils for a unique finish a pleasure to drink robust and rich but never overbearing there is a reason why this beer is held in high regardExample 358
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
bottled november 4th 2004 aged and consumed today five months later served cool from storage in my garage but not cold hops now take a backseat to the roasted malts the beer is as black as i 've seen them brown head began about half an inch and has dissipated quite a bit and it now clings to the side of my glass smells of licorice tobacco chocolate and smoke taste is more of the same but with a more noticeable dark chocolate presence age has not this strong stout mouthfeel is solid as a beer this size should be carbonation is adequate but not detracting from its drinkabilityWith Integrated Gradients:
bottled november 4th 2004 aged and consumed today five months later served cool from storage in my garage but not cold hops now take a backseat to the roasted malts the beer is as black as i 've seen them brown head began about half an inch and has dissipated quite a bit and it now clings to the side of my glass smells of licorice tobacco chocolate and smoke taste is more of the same but with a more noticeable dark chocolate presence age has not this strong stout mouthfeel is solid as a beer this size should be carbonation is adequate but not detracting from its drinkabilityWith LIME:
bottled november 4th 2004 aged and consumed today five months later served cool from storage in my garage but not cold hops now take a backseat to the roasted malts the beer is as black as i 've seen them brown head began about half an inch and has dissipated quite a bit and it now clings to the side of my glass smells of licorice tobacco chocolate and smoke taste is more of the same but with a more noticeable dark chocolate presence age has not this strong stout mouthfeel is solid as a beer this size should be carbonation is adequate but not detracting from its drinkabilityWith Perturbative Baseline:
bottled november 4th 2004 aged and consumed today five months later served cool from storage in my garage but not cold hops now take a backseat to the roasted malts the beer is as black as i 've seen them brown head began about half an inch and has dissipated quite a bit and it now clings to the side of my glass smells of licorice tobacco chocolate and smoke taste is more of the same but with a more noticeable dark chocolate presence age has not this strong stout mouthfeel is solid as a beer this size should be carbonation is adequate but not detracting from its drinkabilityExample 360
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
how is this not a top ranked beer poured black with edges fading to light brown had a highly brown head that was and popping and all over the place left dots and fingers of stain smelled of captivating dark chocolate calm and high quality roasty wood tone some dark and roasted sort of spice and faint molasses notes smelled subtle and refined and well done like a good wine tasted of roasted barley black and other dark malts some thin fruit juice like flavors and great charred wood chip tones spicy it had a finish of dark coffee but not too bitter and dry also a fairly thin mouthfeel don 8217 t know what to make of it a porter with stout notes and complexity flavorful and fairly balanced amongst its many flavors not sure it gets much better than this a match with dark chocolate buy oneWith Integrated Gradients:
how is this not a top ranked beer poured black with edges fading to light brown had a highly brown head that was and popping and all over the place left dots and fingers of stain smelled of captivating dark chocolate calm and high quality roasty wood tone some dark and roasted sort of spice and faint molasses notes smelled subtle and refined and well done like a good wine tasted of roasted barley black and other dark malts some thin fruit juice like flavors and great charred wood chip tones spicy it had a finish of dark coffee but not too bitter and dry also a fairly thin mouthfeel don 8217 t know what to make of it a porter with stout notes and complexity flavorful and fairly balanced amongst its many flavors not sure it gets much better than this a match with dark chocolate buy oneWith LIME:
how is this not a top ranked beer poured black with edges fading to light brown had a highly brown head that was and popping and all over the place left dots and fingers of stain smelled of captivating dark chocolate calm and high quality roasty wood tone some dark and roasted sort of spice and faint molasses notes smelled subtle and refined and well done like a good wine tasted of roasted barley black and other dark malts some thin fruit juice like flavors and great charred wood chip tones spicy it had a finish of dark coffee but not too bitter and dry also a fairly thin mouthfeel don 8217 t know what to make of it a porter with stout notes and complexity flavorful and fairly balanced amongst its many flavors not sure it gets much better than this a match with dark chocolate buy oneWith Perturbative Baseline:
how is this not a top ranked beer poured black with edges fading to light brown had a highly brown head that was and popping and all over the place left dots and fingers of stain smelled of captivating dark chocolate calm and high quality roasty wood tone some dark and roasted sort of spice and faint molasses notes smelled subtle and refined and well done like a good wine tasted of roasted barley black and other dark malts some thin fruit juice like flavors and great charred wood chip tones spicy it had a finish of dark coffee but not too bitter and dry also a fairly thin mouthfeel don 8217 t know what to make of it a porter with stout notes and complexity flavorful and fairly balanced amongst its many flavors not sure it gets much better than this a match with dark chocolate buy oneExample 362
Rationale length SIS = [8]With SIS Method:
pours a hazy amber brown with a thin wispy head that fades to a few stray bubbles pumpkin pumpkin pumpkin strong aromas of pumpkin flesh with a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg to complement sweet pumpkin upfront caramel malts in the center with a finish of cinnamon and nutmeg complemented by a mild bitterness full bodied and smooth with a mild carbonation the alcohol is so well hidden the beer is a tad sweet but a light lingering bitterness goes a long way for balanceWith Integrated Gradients:
pours a hazy amber brown with a thin wispy head that fades to a few stray bubbles pumpkin pumpkin pumpkin strong aromas of pumpkin flesh with a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg to complement sweet pumpkin upfront caramel malts in the center with a finish of cinnamon and nutmeg complemented by a mild bitterness full bodied and smooth with a mild carbonation the alcohol is so well hidden the beer is a tad sweet but a light lingering bitterness goes a long way for balanceWith LIME:
pours a hazy amber brown with a thin wispy head that fades to a few stray bubbles pumpkin pumpkin pumpkin strong aromas of pumpkin flesh with a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg to complement sweet pumpkin upfront caramel malts in the center with a finish of cinnamon and nutmeg complemented by a mild bitterness full bodied and smooth with a mild carbonation the alcohol is so well hidden the beer is a tad sweet but a light lingering bitterness goes a long way for balanceWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours a hazy amber brown with a thin wispy head that fades to a few stray bubbles pumpkin pumpkin pumpkin strong aromas of pumpkin flesh with a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg to complement sweet pumpkin upfront caramel malts in the center with a finish of cinnamon and nutmeg complemented by a mild bitterness full bodied and smooth with a mild carbonation the alcohol is so well hidden the beer is a tad sweet but a light lingering bitterness goes a long way for balanceExample 364
Rationale length SIS = [8]With SIS Method:
12oz bottle purchased as part of a seasonal 12 pack at 's in nh pours a crystal clear yellow amber body with a good inch of off white head smells piney herbal hoppy with some rye to balance herbal minty citrus hops play equal parts with a fair bit of rye and nuttiness light to medium bodied with moderate to ample carbonation fairly drinkable i thought this beer would be less drinkable and more astringent but this actually turns out to be a super ipa with just enough rye flavor to make it interestingWith Integrated Gradients:
12oz bottle purchased as part of a seasonal 12 pack at 's in nh pours a crystal clear yellow amber body with a good inch of off white head smells piney herbal hoppy with some rye to balance herbal minty citrus hops play equal parts with a fair bit of rye and nuttiness light to medium bodied with moderate to ample carbonation fairly drinkable i thought this beer would be less drinkable and more astringent but this actually turns out to be a super ipa with just enough rye flavor to make it interestingWith LIME:
12oz bottle purchased as part of a seasonal 12 pack at 's in nh pours a crystal clear yellow amber body with a good inch of off white head smells piney herbal hoppy with some rye to balance herbal minty citrus hops play equal parts with a fair bit of rye and nuttiness light to medium bodied with moderate to ample carbonation fairly drinkable i thought this beer would be less drinkable and more astringent but this actually turns out to be a super ipa with just enough rye flavor to make it interestingWith Perturbative Baseline:
12oz bottle purchased as part of a seasonal 12 pack at 's in nh pours a crystal clear yellow amber body with a good inch of off white head smells piney herbal hoppy with some rye to balance herbal minty citrus hops play equal parts with a fair bit of rye and nuttiness light to medium bodied with moderate to ample carbonation fairly drinkable i thought this beer would be less drinkable and more astringent but this actually turns out to be a super ipa with just enough rye flavor to make it interestingExample 369
Rationale length SIS = [4, 5]With SIS Method:
a deep ruddy orange with a one finger head that sticks around for a while some good lace graces the glass and the amber orange brew keeps grabbing my attention since it 's much darker than most oktoberfests s heavy pumpkin pie and thick malt notes with an spicy sweetness that balances the pumpkin pie notes t super malty but never overly sweet or cloying due to the tight alcohol attenuation and a lovely autumn hop note some tootsie roll flavors are in there with a really nice almost chocolate taste damn good stuff really unique but still identifiable as an o fest m medium bodied with a hint of apparent alcohol but as always i appreciate a little warmth in my beers being a scotch and bourbon lover after all the carbonation is and understated giving this one a refined and classy finish that leaves lingering notes of pumpkin pie cinnamon and autumn leaf hops in the background playing an award supporting role on the palate d i think everything i 've said above pretty much says it this is good beer note after reading other less generous reviews i must say that i am a full time malt head the scotch thing again in addition to my role as a part time hop head so i may be slightly partial to malt heavy brews like this oneWith Integrated Gradients:
a deep ruddy orange with a one finger head that sticks around for a while some good lace graces the glass and the amber orange brew keeps grabbing my attention since it 's much darker than most oktoberfests s heavy pumpkin pie and thick malt notes with an spicy sweetness that balances the pumpkin pie notes t super malty but never overly sweet or cloying due to the tight alcohol attenuation and a lovely autumn hop note some tootsie roll flavors are in there with a really nice almost chocolate taste damn good stuff really unique but still identifiable as an o fest m medium bodied with a hint of apparent alcohol but as always i appreciate a little warmth in my beers being a scotch and bourbon lover after all the carbonation is and understated giving this one a refined and classy finish that leaves lingering notes of pumpkin pie cinnamon and autumn leaf hops in the background playing an award supporting role on the palate d i think everything i 've said above pretty much says it this is good beer note after reading other less generous reviews i must say that i am a full time malt head the scotch thing again in addition to my role as a part time hop head so i may be slightly partial to malt heavy brews like this oneWith LIME:
a deep ruddy orange with a one finger head that sticks around for a while some good lace graces the glass and the amber orange brew keeps grabbing my attention since it 's much darker than most oktoberfests s heavy pumpkin pie and thick malt notes with an spicy sweetness that balances the pumpkin pie notes t super malty but never overly sweet or cloying due to the tight alcohol attenuation and a lovely autumn hop note some tootsie roll flavors are in there with a really nice almost chocolate taste damn good stuff really unique but still identifiable as an o fest m medium bodied with a hint of apparent alcohol but as always i appreciate a little warmth in my beers being a scotch and bourbon lover after all the carbonation is and understated giving this one a refined and classy finish that leaves lingering notes of pumpkin pie cinnamon and autumn leaf hops in the background playing an award supporting role on the palate d i think everything i 've said above pretty much says it this is good beer note after reading other less generous reviews i must say that i am a full time malt head the scotch thing again in addition to my role as a part time hop head so i may be slightly partial to malt heavy brews like this oneWith Perturbative Baseline:
a deep ruddy orange with a one finger head that sticks around for a while some good lace graces the glass and the amber orange brew keeps grabbing my attention since it 's much darker than most oktoberfests s heavy pumpkin pie and thick malt notes with an spicy sweetness that balances the pumpkin pie notes t super malty but never overly sweet or cloying due to the tight alcohol attenuation and a lovely autumn hop note some tootsie roll flavors are in there with a really nice almost chocolate taste damn good stuff really unique but still identifiable as an o fest m medium bodied with a hint of apparent alcohol but as always i appreciate a little warmth in my beers being a scotch and bourbon lover after all the carbonation is and understated giving this one a refined and classy finish that leaves lingering notes of pumpkin pie cinnamon and autumn leaf hops in the background playing an award supporting role on the palate d i think everything i 've said above pretty much says it this is good beer note after reading other less generous reviews i must say that i am a full time malt head the scotch thing again in addition to my role as a part time hop head so i may be slightly partial to malt heavy brews like this oneExample 372
Rationale length SIS = [7]With SIS Method:
london porter pours out a dark brown nearly black color a thick head accompanied the pour but quickly disappeared and stuck around as very light lacing the aroma is full of roasted malts and chocolate with fruity notes peaking through this beer is highly carbonated and unfortunately that makes it difficult to pick out flavors a somewhat bitter chocolate hits your tongue right away but give way to a roasted smokiness dark fruits surface when the chocolate flavor fades and hints of alcohol pop up at the very endWith Integrated Gradients:
london porter pours out a dark brown nearly black color a thick head accompanied the pour but quickly disappeared and stuck around as very light lacing the aroma is full of roasted malts and chocolate with fruity notes peaking through this beer is highly carbonated and unfortunately that makes it difficult to pick out flavors a somewhat bitter chocolate hits your tongue right away but give way to a roasted smokiness dark fruits surface when the chocolate flavor fades and hints of alcohol pop up at the very endWith LIME:
london porter pours out a dark brown nearly black color a thick head accompanied the pour but quickly disappeared and stuck around as very light lacing the aroma is full of roasted malts and chocolate with fruity notes peaking through this beer is highly carbonated and unfortunately that makes it difficult to pick out flavors a somewhat bitter chocolate hits your tongue right away but give way to a roasted smokiness dark fruits surface when the chocolate flavor fades and hints of alcohol pop up at the very endWith Perturbative Baseline:
london porter pours out a dark brown nearly black color a thick head accompanied the pour but quickly disappeared and stuck around as very light lacing the aroma is full of roasted malts and chocolate with fruity notes peaking through this beer is highly carbonated and unfortunately that makes it difficult to pick out flavors a somewhat bitter chocolate hits your tongue right away but give way to a roasted smokiness dark fruits surface when the chocolate flavor fades and hints of alcohol pop up at the very endExample 375
Rationale length SIS = [3, 5]With SIS Method:
great look to the beer with an orange copper body topped with a light tan creamy cap lots of sweet malt and citrusy hop character in the aroma the taste is toasty sweetened caramel malt a hit of ripe orange preserves and a subtle bitterness form the hops not too complex and it does n't need to be it is fantastic the way it is great mouthfeel just fills every tastebuds with sweet hoppy goodness heavy for the style and while very crisp it is n't dry or over carbonated you know when you drink an ice cold coca cola in the burning hot sun after mowing your yard that feeling you get like wow that was wonderful same feeling you get when you put this back i continue to be impressed with lagunitasWith Integrated Gradients:
great look to the beer with an orange copper body topped with a light tan creamy cap lots of sweet malt and citrusy hop character in the aroma the taste is toasty sweetened caramel malt a hit of ripe orange preserves and a subtle bitterness form the hops not too complex and it does n't need to be it is fantastic the way it is great mouthfeel just fills every tastebuds with sweet hoppy goodness heavy for the style and while very crisp it is n't dry or over carbonated you know when you drink an ice cold coca cola in the burning hot sun after mowing your yard that feeling you get like wow that was wonderful same feeling you get when you put this back i continue to be impressed with lagunitasWith LIME:
great look to the beer with an orange copper body topped with a light tan creamy cap lots of sweet malt and citrusy hop character in the aroma the taste is toasty sweetened caramel malt a hit of ripe orange preserves and a subtle bitterness form the hops not too complex and it does n't need to be it is fantastic the way it is great mouthfeel just fills every tastebuds with sweet hoppy goodness heavy for the style and while very crisp it is n't dry or over carbonated you know when you drink an ice cold coca cola in the burning hot sun after mowing your yard that feeling you get like wow that was wonderful same feeling you get when you put this back i continue to be impressed with lagunitasWith Perturbative Baseline:
great look to the beer with an orange copper body topped with a light tan creamy cap lots of sweet malt and citrusy hop character in the aroma the taste is toasty sweetened caramel malt a hit of ripe orange preserves and a subtle bitterness form the hops not too complex and it does n't need to be it is fantastic the way it is great mouthfeel just fills every tastebuds with sweet hoppy goodness heavy for the style and while very crisp it is n't dry or over carbonated you know when you drink an ice cold coca cola in the burning hot sun after mowing your yard that feeling you get like wow that was wonderful same feeling you get when you put this back i continue to be impressed with lagunitasExample 376
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
pretty clear for a bottle conditioned brew head settles to skim in 30 seconds about 10 big chunks of yeast lemony aroma a touch of cinnamon sweet and sour flavors enhanced by aroma senses of citric and coriander and even a touch of dill especially pronounced at the mid and back part of the mouth all the flavors are nevertheless mellow making this pleasant but a little thin in mouthfeel despite its use of coriander not super memorableWith Integrated Gradients:
pretty clear for a bottle conditioned brew head settles to skim in 30 seconds about 10 big chunks of yeast lemony aroma a touch of cinnamon sweet and sour flavors enhanced by aroma senses of citric and coriander and even a touch of dill especially pronounced at the mid and back part of the mouth all the flavors are nevertheless mellow making this pleasant but a little thin in mouthfeel despite its use of coriander not super memorableWith LIME:
pretty clear for a bottle conditioned brew head settles to skim in 30 seconds about 10 big chunks of yeast lemony aroma a touch of cinnamon sweet and sour flavors enhanced by aroma senses of citric and coriander and even a touch of dill especially pronounced at the mid and back part of the mouth all the flavors are nevertheless mellow making this pleasant but a little thin in mouthfeel despite its use of coriander not super memorableWith Perturbative Baseline:
pretty clear for a bottle conditioned brew head settles to skim in 30 seconds about 10 big chunks of yeast lemony aroma a touch of cinnamon sweet and sour flavors enhanced by aroma senses of citric and coriander and even a touch of dill especially pronounced at the mid and back part of the mouth all the flavors are nevertheless mellow making this pleasant but a little thin in mouthfeel despite its use of coriander not super memorableExample 383
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
overall a very nice beer served on the nitro tap but the head seemed to be a bit compared to other ive had great anyway nice and opaque with a creamy tan head tons of coffee malts and chocolate malts as well great coffee aroma hints of caramel and toastiness overall a great smell as well tastes a lot like guiness coffee small bit of chocolate a bit grainy and pungent at times nice hop bitterness as well i think the best beer at this establishment a nice beer overall i think this would be my first choice if i were to return here again next thanksgiving part of the indiana thanksgiving pubWith Integrated Gradients:
overall a very nice beer served on the nitro tap but the head seemed to be a bit compared to other ive had great anyway nice and opaque with a creamy tan head tons of coffee malts and chocolate malts as well great coffee aroma hints of caramel and toastiness overall a great smell as well tastes a lot like guiness coffee small bit of chocolate a bit grainy and pungent at times nice hop bitterness as well i think the best beer at this establishment a nice beer overall i think this would be my first choice if i were to return here again next thanksgiving part of the indiana thanksgiving pubWith LIME:
overall a very nice beer served on the nitro tap but the head seemed to be a bit compared to other ive had great anyway nice and opaque with a creamy tan head tons of coffee malts and chocolate malts as well great coffee aroma hints of caramel and toastiness overall a great smell as well tastes a lot like guiness coffee small bit of chocolate a bit grainy and pungent at times nice hop bitterness as well i think the best beer at this establishment a nice beer overall i think this would be my first choice if i were to return here again next thanksgiving part of the indiana thanksgiving pubWith Perturbative Baseline:
overall a very nice beer served on the nitro tap but the head seemed to be a bit compared to other ive had great anyway nice and opaque with a creamy tan head tons of coffee malts and chocolate malts as well great coffee aroma hints of caramel and toastiness overall a great smell as well tastes a lot like guiness coffee small bit of chocolate a bit grainy and pungent at times nice hop bitterness as well i think the best beer at this establishment a nice beer overall i think this would be my first choice if i were to return here again next thanksgiving part of the indiana thanksgiving pubExample 386
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
poured roughly into a glass garnet ruby brown light tan two finger rocky head belgian lace abounds and a light tan ring hangs around very fruity malty aroma with some rounded out vanilla and hoppy citrus notes a very smooth flavor robust malts caramelly malts and juicy fruity citrusy hops the oak does not present itself in flavor so much as in smoothness and thats nice very full but sweetish mouthfeel this is a nice take on arrogant bastard i think the oak does a nice thing for this beer very round a tastyWith Integrated Gradients:
poured roughly into a glass garnet ruby brown light tan two finger rocky head belgian lace abounds and a light tan ring hangs around very fruity malty aroma with some rounded out vanilla and hoppy citrus notes a very smooth flavor robust malts caramelly malts and juicy fruity citrusy hops the oak does not present itself in flavor so much as in smoothness and thats nice very full but sweetish mouthfeel this is a nice take on arrogant bastard i think the oak does a nice thing for this beer very round a tastyWith LIME:
poured roughly into a glass garnet ruby brown light tan two finger rocky head belgian lace abounds and a light tan ring hangs around very fruity malty aroma with some rounded out vanilla and hoppy citrus notes a very smooth flavor robust malts caramelly malts and juicy fruity citrusy hops the oak does not present itself in flavor so much as in smoothness and thats nice very full but sweetish mouthfeel this is a nice take on arrogant bastard i think the oak does a nice thing for this beer very round a tastyWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured roughly into a glass garnet ruby brown light tan two finger rocky head belgian lace abounds and a light tan ring hangs around very fruity malty aroma with some rounded out vanilla and hoppy citrus notes a very smooth flavor robust malts caramelly malts and juicy fruity citrusy hops the oak does not present itself in flavor so much as in smoothness and thats nice very full but sweetish mouthfeel this is a nice take on arrogant bastard i think the oak does a nice thing for this beer very round a tastyExample 387
Rationale length SIS = [8]With SIS Method:
pours an orange copper color with a moderate sized off white head that fades into a sticky lace nose is floral and spicy hops with a touch of fruity citrus medium in body with a somewhat slick texture taste starts off with a bit of biscuity malt sweetness but is soon overpowered by bitter raw hop oils and resins with some notes of acidic grapefruit rind it 's an unbalanced beer but i think that 's the intention here it 's certainly a beer i enjoyed and would recommend to any hop lovers thanks to for the sampleWith Integrated Gradients:
pours an orange copper color with a moderate sized off white head that fades into a sticky lace nose is floral and spicy hops with a touch of fruity citrus medium in body with a somewhat slick texture taste starts off with a bit of biscuity malt sweetness but is soon overpowered by bitter raw hop oils and resins with some notes of acidic grapefruit rind it 's an unbalanced beer but i think that 's the intention here it 's certainly a beer i enjoyed and would recommend to any hop lovers thanks to for the sampleWith LIME:
pours an orange copper color with a moderate sized off white head that fades into a sticky lace nose is floral and spicy hops with a touch of fruity citrus medium in body with a somewhat slick texture taste starts off with a bit of biscuity malt sweetness but is soon overpowered by bitter raw hop oils and resins with some notes of acidic grapefruit rind it 's an unbalanced beer but i think that 's the intention here it 's certainly a beer i enjoyed and would recommend to any hop lovers thanks to for the sampleWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours an orange copper color with a moderate sized off white head that fades into a sticky lace nose is floral and spicy hops with a touch of fruity citrus medium in body with a somewhat slick texture taste starts off with a bit of biscuity malt sweetness but is soon overpowered by bitter raw hop oils and resins with some notes of acidic grapefruit rind it 's an unbalanced beer but i think that 's the intention here it 's certainly a beer i enjoyed and would recommend to any hop lovers thanks to for the sampleExample 389
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
22oz bottle it pours a red tint with a nice little tuft of tan head i noted that it was very carbonated aroma of pine and citrus notes balanced with a sweet malt profile made this beer seem very promising i noted that this beer does deliver the piney goodness of the hops and that it was indeed very rich with dark malts i found that the hops shine through a little more than the malts and i did pick up some citrus in the taste as well but i had to strain through the bitterness on the back of the palate it flows over the mouth and tongue very well with just the right amount of carbonation the after effects on the tongue it slightly this is a very drinkable beer i 'm picking some more up from bevmo on my next run assuming they 're not all outWith Integrated Gradients:
22oz bottle it pours a red tint with a nice little tuft of tan head i noted that it was very carbonated aroma of pine and citrus notes balanced with a sweet malt profile made this beer seem very promising i noted that this beer does deliver the piney goodness of the hops and that it was indeed very rich with dark malts i found that the hops shine through a little more than the malts and i did pick up some citrus in the taste as well but i had to strain through the bitterness on the back of the palate it flows over the mouth and tongue very well with just the right amount of carbonation the after effects on the tongue it slightly this is a very drinkable beer i 'm picking some more up from bevmo on my next run assuming they 're not all outWith LIME:
22oz bottle it pours a red tint with a nice little tuft of tan head i noted that it was very carbonated aroma of pine and citrus notes balanced with a sweet malt profile made this beer seem very promising i noted that this beer does deliver the piney goodness of the hops and that it was indeed very rich with dark malts i found that the hops shine through a little more than the malts and i did pick up some citrus in the taste as well but i had to strain through the bitterness on the back of the palate it flows over the mouth and tongue very well with just the right amount of carbonation the after effects on the tongue it slightly this is a very drinkable beer i 'm picking some more up from bevmo on my next run assuming they 're not all outWith Perturbative Baseline:
22oz bottle it pours a red tint with a nice little tuft of tan head i noted that it was very carbonated aroma of pine and citrus notes balanced with a sweet malt profile made this beer seem very promising i noted that this beer does deliver the piney goodness of the hops and that it was indeed very rich with dark malts i found that the hops shine through a little more than the malts and i did pick up some citrus in the taste as well but i had to strain through the bitterness on the back of the palate it flows over the mouth and tongue very well with just the right amount of carbonation the after effects on the tongue it slightly this is a very drinkable beer i 'm picking some more up from bevmo on my next run assuming they 're not all outExample 392
Rationale length SIS = [7]With SIS Method:
a pours one finger of sticky off white head it has a pretty good retention and leaves good lacing the beer is a slightly hazy copper color s lots of hops a mix of piny and citrusy hops are most prominent in the aroma m a light medium bodied beer with a slick feel from the hops oil t the biscuit like malts hit first followed by a nice does of citrus hops some bitter hops round up the end leaving a nice finish a slight fruity flavor lingers in the aftertaste as the bitterness dies down a very delicious ipa it goes down easy and is pretty drinkable for it 's abv this is my first offering from clipper city brewing and i must say i 'm impressed i 'm interested in seeing what else they have to offerWith Integrated Gradients:
a pours one finger of sticky off white head it has a pretty good retention and leaves good lacing the beer is a slightly hazy copper color s lots of hops a mix of piny and citrusy hops are most prominent in the aroma m a light medium bodied beer with a slick feel from the hops oil t the biscuit like malts hit first followed by a nice does of citrus hops some bitter hops round up the end leaving a nice finish a slight fruity flavor lingers in the aftertaste as the bitterness dies down a very delicious ipa it goes down easy and is pretty drinkable for it 's abv this is my first offering from clipper city brewing and i must say i 'm impressed i 'm interested in seeing what else they have to offerWith LIME:
a pours one finger of sticky off white head it has a pretty good retention and leaves good lacing the beer is a slightly hazy copper color s lots of hops a mix of piny and citrusy hops are most prominent in the aroma m a light medium bodied beer with a slick feel from the hops oil t the biscuit like malts hit first followed by a nice does of citrus hops some bitter hops round up the end leaving a nice finish a slight fruity flavor lingers in the aftertaste as the bitterness dies down a very delicious ipa it goes down easy and is pretty drinkable for it 's abv this is my first offering from clipper city brewing and i must say i 'm impressed i 'm interested in seeing what else they have to offerWith Perturbative Baseline:
a pours one finger of sticky off white head it has a pretty good retention and leaves good lacing the beer is a slightly hazy copper color s lots of hops a mix of piny and citrusy hops are most prominent in the aroma m a light medium bodied beer with a slick feel from the hops oil t the biscuit like malts hit first followed by a nice does of citrus hops some bitter hops round up the end leaving a nice finish a slight fruity flavor lingers in the aftertaste as the bitterness dies down a very delicious ipa it goes down easy and is pretty drinkable for it 's abv this is my first offering from clipper city brewing and i must say i 'm impressed i 'm interested in seeing what else they have to offerExample 400
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
poured a deep reddish brown with a huge fine textured light tan head excellent enticing aroma of dark fruit figs perhaps very fine carbonation with a lush silky mouthfeel i did n't find this brew to be overly sweet there 's a hint of sweetness but it 's not overwhelming notes of figs toffee linger on the palate smoothly balanced with a muted spiciness an very enjoyable beerWith Integrated Gradients:
poured a deep reddish brown with a huge fine textured light tan head excellent enticing aroma of dark fruit figs perhaps very fine carbonation with a lush silky mouthfeel i did n't find this brew to be overly sweet there 's a hint of sweetness but it 's not overwhelming notes of figs toffee linger on the palate smoothly balanced with a muted spiciness an very enjoyable beerWith LIME:
poured a deep reddish brown with a huge fine textured light tan head excellent enticing aroma of dark fruit figs perhaps very fine carbonation with a lush silky mouthfeel i did n't find this brew to be overly sweet there 's a hint of sweetness but it 's not overwhelming notes of figs toffee linger on the palate smoothly balanced with a muted spiciness an very enjoyable beerWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured a deep reddish brown with a huge fine textured light tan head excellent enticing aroma of dark fruit figs perhaps very fine carbonation with a lush silky mouthfeel i did n't find this brew to be overly sweet there 's a hint of sweetness but it 's not overwhelming notes of figs toffee linger on the palate smoothly balanced with a muted spiciness an very enjoyable beerExample 401
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
this beer pours a fairly cloudy mahogany orange color with a bubbly little head that retains a bit and laces the aroma is liqueur like with lots of abv presence lots of biting hops some raisiny notes maybe some clove the smell is quite pungent and a pretty good indication of what is to come the beer is strong and does n't hide its alcohol presence all that much there is a good balance between some bittering hops and sweet malts there are florals in this beer some heavy fruit presence and maybe some orange this beer is just too strong for its own good the consistency is quite full bodied a bit syrupy in consistency slightly carbonated and did i mention strong there is a slight throaty burn to this beer because of its abv if this were toned down a few notches it would be more enticing for my tastesWith Integrated Gradients:
this beer pours a fairly cloudy mahogany orange color with a bubbly little head that retains a bit and laces the aroma is liqueur like with lots of abv presence lots of biting hops some raisiny notes maybe some clove the smell is quite pungent and a pretty good indication of what is to come the beer is strong and does n't hide its alcohol presence all that much there is a good balance between some bittering hops and sweet malts there are florals in this beer some heavy fruit presence and maybe some orange this beer is just too strong for its own good the consistency is quite full bodied a bit syrupy in consistency slightly carbonated and did i mention strong there is a slight throaty burn to this beer because of its abv if this were toned down a few notches it would be more enticing for my tastesWith LIME:
this beer pours a fairly cloudy mahogany orange color with a bubbly little head that retains a bit and laces the aroma is liqueur like with lots of abv presence lots of biting hops some raisiny notes maybe some clove the smell is quite pungent and a pretty good indication of what is to come the beer is strong and does n't hide its alcohol presence all that much there is a good balance between some bittering hops and sweet malts there are florals in this beer some heavy fruit presence and maybe some orange this beer is just too strong for its own good the consistency is quite full bodied a bit syrupy in consistency slightly carbonated and did i mention strong there is a slight throaty burn to this beer because of its abv if this were toned down a few notches it would be more enticing for my tastesWith Perturbative Baseline:
this beer pours a fairly cloudy mahogany orange color with a bubbly little head that retains a bit and laces the aroma is liqueur like with lots of abv presence lots of biting hops some raisiny notes maybe some clove the smell is quite pungent and a pretty good indication of what is to come the beer is strong and does n't hide its alcohol presence all that much there is a good balance between some bittering hops and sweet malts there are florals in this beer some heavy fruit presence and maybe some orange this beer is just too strong for its own good the consistency is quite full bodied a bit syrupy in consistency slightly carbonated and did i mention strong there is a slight throaty burn to this beer because of its abv if this were toned down a few notches it would be more enticing for my tastesExample 402
Rationale length SIS = [3, 5, 6]With SIS Method:
pours a slightly hazy amber gold not particularly bright but the head is an excellent fine bubbled frothy head lacing is truly excellent truly an excellent looking brew lots of american hoppiness on the nose lots of luscious fruit citrus and a bit of pine or pepper there 's a vaguely diacetyl character but not huge but it is really quite reminiscent of a west coast us ipa very nice taste is also pretty true to style an initial pepper fruit sweet which wells through a light acidic note before to a raw and very robust bitterness quite a high level of bitterness i have to say it 's one of the few beers i 've yet had from outside the us that has the balls to bitter hop so heavily something for the danish hopheads and those of us outside who are lucky enough to get a hold of it mouthfeel is a big and sparkling adventure big bold and exciting it does n't quite have the freshness and the balanced complexity of hop characters as some of my favourite american examples but this is certainly one to savour and that we can get here in australiaWith Integrated Gradients:
pours a slightly hazy amber gold not particularly bright but the head is an excellent fine bubbled frothy head lacing is truly excellent truly an excellent looking brew lots of american hoppiness on the nose lots of luscious fruit citrus and a bit of pine or pepper there 's a vaguely diacetyl character but not huge but it is really quite reminiscent of a west coast us ipa very nice taste is also pretty true to style an initial pepper fruit sweet which wells through a light acidic note before to a raw and very robust bitterness quite a high level of bitterness i have to say it 's one of the few beers i 've yet had from outside the us that has the balls to bitter hop so heavily something for the danish hopheads and those of us outside who are lucky enough to get a hold of it mouthfeel is a big and sparkling adventure big bold and exciting it does n't quite have the freshness and the balanced complexity of hop characters as some of my favourite american examples but this is certainly one to savour and that we can get here in australiaWith LIME:
pours a slightly hazy amber gold not particularly bright but the head is an excellent fine bubbled frothy head lacing is truly excellent truly an excellent looking brew lots of american hoppiness on the nose lots of luscious fruit citrus and a bit of pine or pepper there 's a vaguely diacetyl character but not huge but it is really quite reminiscent of a west coast us ipa very nice taste is also pretty true to style an initial pepper fruit sweet which wells through a light acidic note before to a raw and very robust bitterness quite a high level of bitterness i have to say it 's one of the few beers i 've yet had from outside the us that has the balls to bitter hop so heavily something for the danish hopheads and those of us outside who are lucky enough to get a hold of it mouthfeel is a big and sparkling adventure big bold and exciting it does n't quite have the freshness and the balanced complexity of hop characters as some of my favourite american examples but this is certainly one to savour and that we can get here in australiaWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours a slightly hazy amber gold not particularly bright but the head is an excellent fine bubbled frothy head lacing is truly excellent truly an excellent looking brew lots of american hoppiness on the nose lots of luscious fruit citrus and a bit of pine or pepper there 's a vaguely diacetyl character but not huge but it is really quite reminiscent of a west coast us ipa very nice taste is also pretty true to style an initial pepper fruit sweet which wells through a light acidic note before to a raw and very robust bitterness quite a high level of bitterness i have to say it 's one of the few beers i 've yet had from outside the us that has the balls to bitter hop so heavily something for the danish hopheads and those of us outside who are lucky enough to get a hold of it mouthfeel is a big and sparkling adventure big bold and exciting it does n't quite have the freshness and the balanced complexity of hop characters as some of my favourite american examples but this is certainly one to savour and that we can get here in australiaExample 412
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
a pours a hazy orange amber with a thin head that has little retention but does leave some sticky lacing s smell is a rich vibrant hop aroma west coast hops to be sure a bit of malt backbone but mostly just hops t i found the taste far more balanced it starts with that fruit zest hop zing before settling comfortable with a bit of caramel flavors the finish was pine resin hops m here is what won me over the carbonation was amazingly creamy the finish was dry appropriately and the body was light but tasteful d high drinkability it 's a light drinking beer for a 6 2 i decent to good ipa with splendid a splendid body to itWith Integrated Gradients:
a pours a hazy orange amber with a thin head that has little retention but does leave some sticky lacing s smell is a rich vibrant hop aroma west coast hops to be sure a bit of malt backbone but mostly just hops t i found the taste far more balanced it starts with that fruit zest hop zing before settling comfortable with a bit of caramel flavors the finish was pine resin hops m here is what won me over the carbonation was amazingly creamy the finish was dry appropriately and the body was light but tasteful d high drinkability it 's a light drinking beer for a 6 2 i decent to good ipa with splendid a splendid body to itWith LIME:
a pours a hazy orange amber with a thin head that has little retention but does leave some sticky lacing s smell is a rich vibrant hop aroma west coast hops to be sure a bit of malt backbone but mostly just hops t i found the taste far more balanced it starts with that fruit zest hop zing before settling comfortable with a bit of caramel flavors the finish was pine resin hops m here is what won me over the carbonation was amazingly creamy the finish was dry appropriately and the body was light but tasteful d high drinkability it 's a light drinking beer for a 6 2 i decent to good ipa with splendid a splendid body to itWith Perturbative Baseline:
a pours a hazy orange amber with a thin head that has little retention but does leave some sticky lacing s smell is a rich vibrant hop aroma west coast hops to be sure a bit of malt backbone but mostly just hops t i found the taste far more balanced it starts with that fruit zest hop zing before settling comfortable with a bit of caramel flavors the finish was pine resin hops m here is what won me over the carbonation was amazingly creamy the finish was dry appropriately and the body was light but tasteful d high drinkability it 's a light drinking beer for a 6 2 i decent to good ipa with splendid a splendid body to itExample 413
Rationale length SIS = [3, 4]With SIS Method:
oh mama mama i 'm ' home yo mama did n't raise no ugly beers too many to apply to this one i received a super fresh growler of the masala mama courtesy of a trade with and i am certainly glad to have tried it and given that i 'm most of the way through the growler i must have liked it ok enough on to the beer mama poured into my glass a orange copper color high with two fat fingers of persistent off white foam and we 're not talking lacing here we 're talking full length curtains aroma is dripping with fresh hops i picture myself through a fresh mown field on the verge of an evergreen forest was that pine sap i just felt dripping on my taste is a assault of bitterness at first before blossoming into true hop glory with myriad flavors of grapefruit pine and green grass all that hop flavor is packed in without being overpowering or astringent after getting over the hop imparted in the first wave a good sweet maltiness becomes apparent with just a hint of biscuit victory malt flavor finish brings back the bitterness and stays with you as a silent reminder that mama 's always watching body is medium to a bit thick for an ipa but the mouthfeel is smooth enough to make you cry for mama flavors and complexity build as the mama warms a bit bringing out orchard peaches and other fruity esters this stuff would be great on a hot summer day or well any other time you can get it damn good stuffWith Integrated Gradients:
oh mama mama i 'm ' home yo mama did n't raise no ugly beers too many to apply to this one i received a super fresh growler of the masala mama courtesy of a trade with and i am certainly glad to have tried it and given that i 'm most of the way through the growler i must have liked it ok enough on to the beer mama poured into my glass a orange copper color high with two fat fingers of persistent off white foam and we 're not talking lacing here we 're talking full length curtains aroma is dripping with fresh hops i picture myself through a fresh mown field on the verge of an evergreen forest was that pine sap i just felt dripping on my taste is a assault of bitterness at first before blossoming into true hop glory with myriad flavors of grapefruit pine and green grass all that hop flavor is packed in without being overpowering or astringent after getting over the hop imparted in the first wave a good sweet maltiness becomes apparent with just a hint of biscuit victory malt flavor finish brings back the bitterness and stays with you as a silent reminder that mama 's always watching body is medium to a bit thick for an ipa but the mouthfeel is smooth enough to make you cry for mama flavors and complexity build as the mama warms a bit bringing out orchard peaches and other fruity esters this stuff would be great on a hot summer day or well any other time you can get it damn good stuffWith LIME:
oh mama mama i 'm ' home yo mama did n't raise no ugly beers too many to apply to this one i received a super fresh growler of the masala mama courtesy of a trade with and i am certainly glad to have tried it and given that i 'm most of the way through the growler i must have liked it ok enough on to the beer mama poured into my glass a orange copper color high with two fat fingers of persistent off white foam and we 're not talking lacing here we 're talking full length curtains aroma is dripping with fresh hops i picture myself through a fresh mown field on the verge of an evergreen forest was that pine sap i just felt dripping on my taste is a assault of bitterness at first before blossoming into true hop glory with myriad flavors of grapefruit pine and green grass all that hop flavor is packed in without being overpowering or astringent after getting over the hop imparted in the first wave a good sweet maltiness becomes apparent with just a hint of biscuit victory malt flavor finish brings back the bitterness and stays with you as a silent reminder that mama 's always watching body is medium to a bit thick for an ipa but the mouthfeel is smooth enough to make you cry for mama flavors and complexity build as the mama warms a bit bringing out orchard peaches and other fruity esters this stuff would be great on a hot summer day or well any other time you can get it damn good stuffWith Perturbative Baseline:
oh mama mama i 'm ' home yo mama did n't raise no ugly beers too many to apply to this one i received a super fresh growler of the masala mama courtesy of a trade with and i am certainly glad to have tried it and given that i 'm most of the way through the growler i must have liked it ok enough on to the beer mama poured into my glass a orange copper color high with two fat fingers of persistent off white foam and we 're not talking lacing here we 're talking full length curtains aroma is dripping with fresh hops i picture myself through a fresh mown field on the verge of an evergreen forest was that pine sap i just felt dripping on my taste is a assault of bitterness at first before blossoming into true hop glory with myriad flavors of grapefruit pine and green grass all that hop flavor is packed in without being overpowering or astringent after getting over the hop imparted in the first wave a good sweet maltiness becomes apparent with just a hint of biscuit victory malt flavor finish brings back the bitterness and stays with you as a silent reminder that mama 's always watching body is medium to a bit thick for an ipa but the mouthfeel is smooth enough to make you cry for mama flavors and complexity build as the mama warms a bit bringing out orchard peaches and other fruity esters this stuff would be great on a hot summer day or well any other time you can get it damn good stuffExample 417
Rationale length SIS = [8]With SIS Method:
thanks to for breaking open this bottle appears black with a small tan head and scattered lacing smell is of pine hops caramel bitter and creamy chocolate notes taste is of the same aromas with plenty of bitter and hop filled flavors mouthfeel is crisp bitter rich and full bodied drinkability hops need to settle a bit not as warming as i had hopedWith Integrated Gradients:
thanks to for breaking open this bottle appears black with a small tan head and scattered lacing smell is of pine hops caramel bitter and creamy chocolate notes taste is of the same aromas with plenty of bitter and hop filled flavors mouthfeel is crisp bitter rich and full bodied drinkability hops need to settle a bit not as warming as i had hopedWith LIME:
thanks to for breaking open this bottle appears black with a small tan head and scattered lacing smell is of pine hops caramel bitter and creamy chocolate notes taste is of the same aromas with plenty of bitter and hop filled flavors mouthfeel is crisp bitter rich and full bodied drinkability hops need to settle a bit not as warming as i had hopedWith Perturbative Baseline:
thanks to for breaking open this bottle appears black with a small tan head and scattered lacing smell is of pine hops caramel bitter and creamy chocolate notes taste is of the same aromas with plenty of bitter and hop filled flavors mouthfeel is crisp bitter rich and full bodied drinkability hops need to settle a bit not as warming as i had hopedExample 418
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
this the seasonal offering by long valley pub it is listed as a strong english ale that is hopped ' and does not use spices from the tap it is poured into a pint glass a nice medium amber with a brownish tinge it has a lingering thick head and substantial lacing that hangs on the glass the aroma is strongly hopped and definitely has more notes of american hops than english style strong ale there is some bread and toast aroma beneath the grapefruit like hops i personally would have preferred more depth and balance the flavor follows this and is hoppy upfront there is a caramel and sweet toastiness but it does n't seem as well balanced the flavor overall seems a bit thin for a beer that ranks in between 6 5 7 percent according do the bartender it is certainly not a bad flavor but also nothing that i thought was exceptional the mouthfeel is good and has some body which helps lend more smoothness in fact i think the mouthfeel is one of the stronger points of this particular beer i found it to be very drinkable just not particularly memorableWith Integrated Gradients:
this the seasonal offering by long valley pub it is listed as a strong english ale that is hopped ' and does not use spices from the tap it is poured into a pint glass a nice medium amber with a brownish tinge it has a lingering thick head and substantial lacing that hangs on the glass the aroma is strongly hopped and definitely has more notes of american hops than english style strong ale there is some bread and toast aroma beneath the grapefruit like hops i personally would have preferred more depth and balance the flavor follows this and is hoppy upfront there is a caramel and sweet toastiness but it does n't seem as well balanced the flavor overall seems a bit thin for a beer that ranks in between 6 5 7 percent according do the bartender it is certainly not a bad flavor but also nothing that i thought was exceptional the mouthfeel is good and has some body which helps lend more smoothness in fact i think the mouthfeel is one of the stronger points of this particular beer i found it to be very drinkable just not particularly memorableWith LIME:
this the seasonal offering by long valley pub it is listed as a strong english ale that is hopped ' and does not use spices from the tap it is poured into a pint glass a nice medium amber with a brownish tinge it has a lingering thick head and substantial lacing that hangs on the glass the aroma is strongly hopped and definitely has more notes of american hops than english style strong ale there is some bread and toast aroma beneath the grapefruit like hops i personally would have preferred more depth and balance the flavor follows this and is hoppy upfront there is a caramel and sweet toastiness but it does n't seem as well balanced the flavor overall seems a bit thin for a beer that ranks in between 6 5 7 percent according do the bartender it is certainly not a bad flavor but also nothing that i thought was exceptional the mouthfeel is good and has some body which helps lend more smoothness in fact i think the mouthfeel is one of the stronger points of this particular beer i found it to be very drinkable just not particularly memorableWith Perturbative Baseline:
this the seasonal offering by long valley pub it is listed as a strong english ale that is hopped ' and does not use spices from the tap it is poured into a pint glass a nice medium amber with a brownish tinge it has a lingering thick head and substantial lacing that hangs on the glass the aroma is strongly hopped and definitely has more notes of american hops than english style strong ale there is some bread and toast aroma beneath the grapefruit like hops i personally would have preferred more depth and balance the flavor follows this and is hoppy upfront there is a caramel and sweet toastiness but it does n't seem as well balanced the flavor overall seems a bit thin for a beer that ranks in between 6 5 7 percent according do the bartender it is certainly not a bad flavor but also nothing that i thought was exceptional the mouthfeel is good and has some body which helps lend more smoothness in fact i think the mouthfeel is one of the stronger points of this particular beer i found it to be very drinkable just not particularly memorableExample 435
Rationale length SIS = [7]With SIS Method:
thanks to dave for this bottle out of my founder 's tulip a pours a glowing reddish amber clear and crisp the beer pours with a healthy white head and the lacing is pretty intense s smells sweet and fruity the papaya is very evident some fruity and piney hops are present too t it 's smooth and slightly sweet the finish is dry and hoppy with a touch of papaya excellent dry hoppy aftertaste m very good here as well it has enough body without being too overboard there is n't a whole lot of carbonation but that 's ok o this is pretty tasty could use a bit more papaya though i 'm not sure you would know it was there if it was n't on the bottle a big malty single ipa that is quite tastyWith Integrated Gradients:
thanks to dave for this bottle out of my founder 's tulip a pours a glowing reddish amber clear and crisp the beer pours with a healthy white head and the lacing is pretty intense s smells sweet and fruity the papaya is very evident some fruity and piney hops are present too t it 's smooth and slightly sweet the finish is dry and hoppy with a touch of papaya excellent dry hoppy aftertaste m very good here as well it has enough body without being too overboard there is n't a whole lot of carbonation but that 's ok o this is pretty tasty could use a bit more papaya though i 'm not sure you would know it was there if it was n't on the bottle a big malty single ipa that is quite tastyWith LIME:
thanks to dave for this bottle out of my founder 's tulip a pours a glowing reddish amber clear and crisp the beer pours with a healthy white head and the lacing is pretty intense s smells sweet and fruity the papaya is very evident some fruity and piney hops are present too t it 's smooth and slightly sweet the finish is dry and hoppy with a touch of papaya excellent dry hoppy aftertaste m very good here as well it has enough body without being too overboard there is n't a whole lot of carbonation but that 's ok o this is pretty tasty could use a bit more papaya though i 'm not sure you would know it was there if it was n't on the bottle a big malty single ipa that is quite tastyWith Perturbative Baseline:
thanks to dave for this bottle out of my founder 's tulip a pours a glowing reddish amber clear and crisp the beer pours with a healthy white head and the lacing is pretty intense s smells sweet and fruity the papaya is very evident some fruity and piney hops are present too t it 's smooth and slightly sweet the finish is dry and hoppy with a touch of papaya excellent dry hoppy aftertaste m very good here as well it has enough body without being too overboard there is n't a whole lot of carbonation but that 's ok o this is pretty tasty could use a bit more papaya though i 'm not sure you would know it was there if it was n't on the bottle a big malty single ipa that is quite tastyExample 438
Rationale length SIS = [7]With SIS Method:
33cl bottle with a bbd of july '11 pours a hazy dark caramel color with a small light tan head that disappears quickly loads of sediment despite the careful pour smells heavily sweet and fruity with notes of orange and cherry a bit of brown sugar and some chocolate as well as alcohol tastes of dark fruits and dark caramel malts very yeasty giving it a nice tang much dryer than one would think going in warming alcohol finish light medium body with heavy carbonation pretty pleasantWith Integrated Gradients:
33cl bottle with a bbd of july '11 pours a hazy dark caramel color with a small light tan head that disappears quickly loads of sediment despite the careful pour smells heavily sweet and fruity with notes of orange and cherry a bit of brown sugar and some chocolate as well as alcohol tastes of dark fruits and dark caramel malts very yeasty giving it a nice tang much dryer than one would think going in warming alcohol finish light medium body with heavy carbonation pretty pleasantWith LIME:
33cl bottle with a bbd of july '11 pours a hazy dark caramel color with a small light tan head that disappears quickly loads of sediment despite the careful pour smells heavily sweet and fruity with notes of orange and cherry a bit of brown sugar and some chocolate as well as alcohol tastes of dark fruits and dark caramel malts very yeasty giving it a nice tang much dryer than one would think going in warming alcohol finish light medium body with heavy carbonation pretty pleasantWith Perturbative Baseline:
33cl bottle with a bbd of july '11 pours a hazy dark caramel color with a small light tan head that disappears quickly loads of sediment despite the careful pour smells heavily sweet and fruity with notes of orange and cherry a bit of brown sugar and some chocolate as well as alcohol tastes of dark fruits and dark caramel malts very yeasty giving it a nice tang much dryer than one would think going in warming alcohol finish light medium body with heavy carbonation pretty pleasantExample 439
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
pours out in a opaque dark yellow colour topped with a large thick white foam very cotton like but fruity and strong aroma of of oranges peaches and banana with undertones of coriander it also has some weak vinous accents thick and wheaty flavour of cloves banana apricots and oranges thick full and round mouthfeel quite tart in the back of the throat bananas in the long soft finish with hoppy note from orange peels a wonderfull winter wheat too bad it was only bottles madeWith Integrated Gradients:
pours out in a opaque dark yellow colour topped with a large thick white foam very cotton like but fruity and strong aroma of of oranges peaches and banana with undertones of coriander it also has some weak vinous accents thick and wheaty flavour of cloves banana apricots and oranges thick full and round mouthfeel quite tart in the back of the throat bananas in the long soft finish with hoppy note from orange peels a wonderfull winter wheat too bad it was only bottles madeWith LIME:
pours out in a opaque dark yellow colour topped with a large thick white foam very cotton like but fruity and strong aroma of of oranges peaches and banana with undertones of coriander it also has some weak vinous accents thick and wheaty flavour of cloves banana apricots and oranges thick full and round mouthfeel quite tart in the back of the throat bananas in the long soft finish with hoppy note from orange peels a wonderfull winter wheat too bad it was only bottles madeWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours out in a opaque dark yellow colour topped with a large thick white foam very cotton like but fruity and strong aroma of of oranges peaches and banana with undertones of coriander it also has some weak vinous accents thick and wheaty flavour of cloves banana apricots and oranges thick full and round mouthfeel quite tart in the back of the throat bananas in the long soft finish with hoppy note from orange peels a wonderfull winter wheat too bad it was only bottles madeExample 441
Rationale length SIS = [7]With SIS Method:
reviewed nov 2nd 2011 a barely hazy reddish orange 1 5 finger head random rising carbonation s piney hops christmas spices slight alcohol t quite bitter piney but not overly so by an earth very hoppy m tart from bitterness soft sting barely astringent o nice like drinking a fresh forestWith Integrated Gradients:
reviewed nov 2nd 2011 a barely hazy reddish orange 1 5 finger head random rising carbonation s piney hops christmas spices slight alcohol t quite bitter piney but not overly so by an earth very hoppy m tart from bitterness soft sting barely astringent o nice like drinking a fresh forestWith LIME:
reviewed nov 2nd 2011 a barely hazy reddish orange 1 5 finger head random rising carbonation s piney hops christmas spices slight alcohol t quite bitter piney but not overly so by an earth very hoppy m tart from bitterness soft sting barely astringent o nice like drinking a fresh forestWith Perturbative Baseline:
reviewed nov 2nd 2011 a barely hazy reddish orange 1 5 finger head random rising carbonation s piney hops christmas spices slight alcohol t quite bitter piney but not overly so by an earth very hoppy m tart from bitterness soft sting barely astringent o nice like drinking a fresh forestExample 452
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
cloudy brownish amber glass with an mass of a beige head attractive aroma of dark malts chocolate and the standard clove and banana weiss trait plastic aromas are noted as well likely a result of this bottle 's age taste is akin to liquid chocolate covered banana slight carmel notes and pepper clove spice round this one out plastic is noted once again smooth soft and creamy in mouth literally like pureed bananas this must be a stunner when fresh my bottle was impressive even though clearly age damagedWith Integrated Gradients:
cloudy brownish amber glass with an mass of a beige head attractive aroma of dark malts chocolate and the standard clove and banana weiss trait plastic aromas are noted as well likely a result of this bottle 's age taste is akin to liquid chocolate covered banana slight carmel notes and pepper clove spice round this one out plastic is noted once again smooth soft and creamy in mouth literally like pureed bananas this must be a stunner when fresh my bottle was impressive even though clearly age damagedWith LIME:
cloudy brownish amber glass with an mass of a beige head attractive aroma of dark malts chocolate and the standard clove and banana weiss trait plastic aromas are noted as well likely a result of this bottle 's age taste is akin to liquid chocolate covered banana slight carmel notes and pepper clove spice round this one out plastic is noted once again smooth soft and creamy in mouth literally like pureed bananas this must be a stunner when fresh my bottle was impressive even though clearly age damagedWith Perturbative Baseline:
cloudy brownish amber glass with an mass of a beige head attractive aroma of dark malts chocolate and the standard clove and banana weiss trait plastic aromas are noted as well likely a result of this bottle 's age taste is akin to liquid chocolate covered banana slight carmel notes and pepper clove spice round this one out plastic is noted once again smooth soft and creamy in mouth literally like pureed bananas this must be a stunner when fresh my bottle was impressive even though clearly age damagedExample 460
Rationale length SIS = [4, 9]With SIS Method:
a hazy golden brown orange color with a dark tan airy head s citrus and piney hops t sweet and spicy up front with a big hop punch as expected hops are very piney great lasting aftertaste m great balance of carbonation and smoothness d i 'm starting to like some of these highly hopped beers i really enjoyed this one and can taste a lot of flavors under the hop punchWith Integrated Gradients:
a hazy golden brown orange color with a dark tan airy head s citrus and piney hops t sweet and spicy up front with a big hop punch as expected hops are very piney great lasting aftertaste m great balance of carbonation and smoothness d i 'm starting to like some of these highly hopped beers i really enjoyed this one and can taste a lot of flavors under the hop punchWith LIME:
a hazy golden brown orange color with a dark tan airy head s citrus and piney hops t sweet and spicy up front with a big hop punch as expected hops are very piney great lasting aftertaste m great balance of carbonation and smoothness d i 'm starting to like some of these highly hopped beers i really enjoyed this one and can taste a lot of flavors under the hop punchWith Perturbative Baseline:
a hazy golden brown orange color with a dark tan airy head s citrus and piney hops t sweet and spicy up front with a big hop punch as expected hops are very piney great lasting aftertaste m great balance of carbonation and smoothness d i 'm starting to like some of these highly hopped beers i really enjoyed this one and can taste a lot of flavors under the hop punchExample 461
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
an amber pour with hints of pink and yellow head good lacing smells of high citrus gf lemon and some leafy flower plants hops are in there somewhere taste has the hops nice crispness and flavor medium body and great mouthfeel leaves clean with enough taste residue to want moreWith Integrated Gradients:
an amber pour with hints of pink and yellow head good lacing smells of high citrus gf lemon and some leafy flower plants hops are in there somewhere taste has the hops nice crispness and flavor medium body and great mouthfeel leaves clean with enough taste residue to want moreWith LIME:
an amber pour with hints of pink and yellow head good lacing smells of high citrus gf lemon and some leafy flower plants hops are in there somewhere taste has the hops nice crispness and flavor medium body and great mouthfeel leaves clean with enough taste residue to want moreWith Perturbative Baseline:
an amber pour with hints of pink and yellow head good lacing smells of high citrus gf lemon and some leafy flower plants hops are in there somewhere taste has the hops nice crispness and flavor medium body and great mouthfeel leaves clean with enough taste residue to want moreExample 470
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
time for a re review as last review was done at a pub whilst on holidays in nz back in jan feb dark brown in colour with low head that disappears quick low bubbles and some hard lacing a nice a complex mixture of dark chocolate dark fruits caramel and nicely roasted coffee palate is nicely bittered and full flavoured with fantastic texture the flavours are heavy on the chocolate side with some really intense roast flavours coming on through really nice bitter chocolate aftertaste good strong porter from a damn good try also the whisky porter same stuff just aged in barrel do n't drink this bad boy too coldWith Integrated Gradients:
time for a re review as last review was done at a pub whilst on holidays in nz back in jan feb dark brown in colour with low head that disappears quick low bubbles and some hard lacing a nice a complex mixture of dark chocolate dark fruits caramel and nicely roasted coffee palate is nicely bittered and full flavoured with fantastic texture the flavours are heavy on the chocolate side with some really intense roast flavours coming on through really nice bitter chocolate aftertaste good strong porter from a damn good try also the whisky porter same stuff just aged in barrel do n't drink this bad boy too coldWith LIME:
time for a re review as last review was done at a pub whilst on holidays in nz back in jan feb dark brown in colour with low head that disappears quick low bubbles and some hard lacing a nice a complex mixture of dark chocolate dark fruits caramel and nicely roasted coffee palate is nicely bittered and full flavoured with fantastic texture the flavours are heavy on the chocolate side with some really intense roast flavours coming on through really nice bitter chocolate aftertaste good strong porter from a damn good try also the whisky porter same stuff just aged in barrel do n't drink this bad boy too coldWith Perturbative Baseline:
time for a re review as last review was done at a pub whilst on holidays in nz back in jan feb dark brown in colour with low head that disappears quick low bubbles and some hard lacing a nice a complex mixture of dark chocolate dark fruits caramel and nicely roasted coffee palate is nicely bittered and full flavoured with fantastic texture the flavours are heavy on the chocolate side with some really intense roast flavours coming on through really nice bitter chocolate aftertaste good strong porter from a damn good try also the whisky porter same stuff just aged in barrel do n't drink this bad boy too coldExample 480
Rationale length SIS = [7]With SIS Method:
from a 12 oz label says ' we have combined the finest belgian malt rare european hops and an authentic belgian yeast and finally the brew is with tulip petals ' gold to orange in color chill haze present aroma is of pineapple and orange juice little evidence of maltiness or cloves in first sip reveals sweetness with some hops bitterness i do n't pick up much spiciness that would lend to more complexity tastes like drinking pineapple juice with some bitterness not very high in carbonation that i believe is desirable in this style candi sugar is evident beer reveals a little more after allowing to warm still the sweetness seems to mask any spicinessWith Integrated Gradients:
from a 12 oz label says ' we have combined the finest belgian malt rare european hops and an authentic belgian yeast and finally the brew is with tulip petals ' gold to orange in color chill haze present aroma is of pineapple and orange juice little evidence of maltiness or cloves in first sip reveals sweetness with some hops bitterness i do n't pick up much spiciness that would lend to more complexity tastes like drinking pineapple juice with some bitterness not very high in carbonation that i believe is desirable in this style candi sugar is evident beer reveals a little more after allowing to warm still the sweetness seems to mask any spicinessWith LIME:
from a 12 oz label says ' we have combined the finest belgian malt rare european hops and an authentic belgian yeast and finally the brew is with tulip petals ' gold to orange in color chill haze present aroma is of pineapple and orange juice little evidence of maltiness or cloves in first sip reveals sweetness with some hops bitterness i do n't pick up much spiciness that would lend to more complexity tastes like drinking pineapple juice with some bitterness not very high in carbonation that i believe is desirable in this style candi sugar is evident beer reveals a little more after allowing to warm still the sweetness seems to mask any spicinessWith Perturbative Baseline:
from a 12 oz label says ' we have combined the finest belgian malt rare european hops and an authentic belgian yeast and finally the brew is with tulip petals ' gold to orange in color chill haze present aroma is of pineapple and orange juice little evidence of maltiness or cloves in first sip reveals sweetness with some hops bitterness i do n't pick up much spiciness that would lend to more complexity tastes like drinking pineapple juice with some bitterness not very high in carbonation that i believe is desirable in this style candi sugar is evident beer reveals a little more after allowing to warm still the sweetness seems to mask any spicinessExample 481
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
took from the fridge and poured directly into a clean glass nice golden amber color with a little cloudiness from the sediment average sized soft white head bright fruity smell of cherries and oranges meduim full body with medium carbonation the taste was nothing special very little alcohol taste present though it did leave a warming feeling going down taste was a little dry and malty with only a light hop taste on the finish i really did n't care for this one very muchWith Integrated Gradients:
took from the fridge and poured directly into a clean glass nice golden amber color with a little cloudiness from the sediment average sized soft white head bright fruity smell of cherries and oranges meduim full body with medium carbonation the taste was nothing special very little alcohol taste present though it did leave a warming feeling going down taste was a little dry and malty with only a light hop taste on the finish i really did n't care for this one very muchWith LIME:
took from the fridge and poured directly into a clean glass nice golden amber color with a little cloudiness from the sediment average sized soft white head bright fruity smell of cherries and oranges meduim full body with medium carbonation the taste was nothing special very little alcohol taste present though it did leave a warming feeling going down taste was a little dry and malty with only a light hop taste on the finish i really did n't care for this one very muchWith Perturbative Baseline:
took from the fridge and poured directly into a clean glass nice golden amber color with a little cloudiness from the sediment average sized soft white head bright fruity smell of cherries and oranges meduim full body with medium carbonation the taste was nothing special very little alcohol taste present though it did leave a warming feeling going down taste was a little dry and malty with only a light hop taste on the finish i really did n't care for this one very muchExample 482
Rationale length SIS = [3, 5, 6]With SIS Method:
a this one is a semi transparent chestnut brown with a big fluffy three finer head there is a reddish tint to this brew as if the smallest amount of rhubarb or strawberry color shines through a decent amount of lace is left on the glass and head retention is awesome s i can smell malty scotch notes wafting off this like on of 's finest up close this is malty as all get out with chocolate cake scotch whisky flaky pie crust pound cake almond puree and a hint of something darkly fruity raisins but only just there is also something there that is like an old guy 's cologne musty but floral like old dead flowers t mushrooms earthy vegetation sweet malty cake batter and soy sauce and thai peanut sauce oddly lacking in but interesting and complex nonetheless m medium bodied with almost non existent carbonation and a slick sugary mouthfeel this is sort of bland in the mouth but is redeemed a bit with the nice dry finish d too sweet and severely under hopped this is sort of a poor stab at a barley wineWith Integrated Gradients:
a this one is a semi transparent chestnut brown with a big fluffy three finer head there is a reddish tint to this brew as if the smallest amount of rhubarb or strawberry color shines through a decent amount of lace is left on the glass and head retention is awesome s i can smell malty scotch notes wafting off this like on of 's finest up close this is malty as all get out with chocolate cake scotch whisky flaky pie crust pound cake almond puree and a hint of something darkly fruity raisins but only just there is also something there that is like an old guy 's cologne musty but floral like old dead flowers t mushrooms earthy vegetation sweet malty cake batter and soy sauce and thai peanut sauce oddly lacking in but interesting and complex nonetheless m medium bodied with almost non existent carbonation and a slick sugary mouthfeel this is sort of bland in the mouth but is redeemed a bit with the nice dry finish d too sweet and severely under hopped this is sort of a poor stab at a barley wineWith LIME:
a this one is a semi transparent chestnut brown with a big fluffy three finer head there is a reddish tint to this brew as if the smallest amount of rhubarb or strawberry color shines through a decent amount of lace is left on the glass and head retention is awesome s i can smell malty scotch notes wafting off this like on of 's finest up close this is malty as all get out with chocolate cake scotch whisky flaky pie crust pound cake almond puree and a hint of something darkly fruity raisins but only just there is also something there that is like an old guy 's cologne musty but floral like old dead flowers t mushrooms earthy vegetation sweet malty cake batter and soy sauce and thai peanut sauce oddly lacking in but interesting and complex nonetheless m medium bodied with almost non existent carbonation and a slick sugary mouthfeel this is sort of bland in the mouth but is redeemed a bit with the nice dry finish d too sweet and severely under hopped this is sort of a poor stab at a barley wineWith Perturbative Baseline:
a this one is a semi transparent chestnut brown with a big fluffy three finer head there is a reddish tint to this brew as if the smallest amount of rhubarb or strawberry color shines through a decent amount of lace is left on the glass and head retention is awesome s i can smell malty scotch notes wafting off this like on of 's finest up close this is malty as all get out with chocolate cake scotch whisky flaky pie crust pound cake almond puree and a hint of something darkly fruity raisins but only just there is also something there that is like an old guy 's cologne musty but floral like old dead flowers t mushrooms earthy vegetation sweet malty cake batter and soy sauce and thai peanut sauce oddly lacking in but interesting and complex nonetheless m medium bodied with almost non existent carbonation and a slick sugary mouthfeel this is sort of bland in the mouth but is redeemed a bit with the nice dry finish d too sweet and severely under hopped this is sort of a poor stab at a barley wineExample 486
Rationale length SIS = [2, 4]With SIS Method:
750ml corked and caged bottle poured into a tulip a pours an almost crimson ruby color with a nice tan frothy head some lace s great spices and a creamy pumpkin aroma with the slightest hint at some dry oaky vanilla smells amazing t not as awesome as the smell but still very good nice spice and pumpkin characters the oak aging definitely added a nice dryness and an almost sherry like finish to it that is quite nice m a nice carbonation level and balance spicy but with awesome creamy pumpkin and dry oak d a great pumpkin beer amidst some rather disappointing ones i have tried over the years smooth but tastes dynamic and very enjoyable the oak aging really created some unique nuances in thisWith Integrated Gradients:
750ml corked and caged bottle poured into a tulip a pours an almost crimson ruby color with a nice tan frothy head some lace s great spices and a creamy pumpkin aroma with the slightest hint at some dry oaky vanilla smells amazing t not as awesome as the smell but still very good nice spice and pumpkin characters the oak aging definitely added a nice dryness and an almost sherry like finish to it that is quite nice m a nice carbonation level and balance spicy but with awesome creamy pumpkin and dry oak d a great pumpkin beer amidst some rather disappointing ones i have tried over the years smooth but tastes dynamic and very enjoyable the oak aging really created some unique nuances in thisWith LIME:
750ml corked and caged bottle poured into a tulip a pours an almost crimson ruby color with a nice tan frothy head some lace s great spices and a creamy pumpkin aroma with the slightest hint at some dry oaky vanilla smells amazing t not as awesome as the smell but still very good nice spice and pumpkin characters the oak aging definitely added a nice dryness and an almost sherry like finish to it that is quite nice m a nice carbonation level and balance spicy but with awesome creamy pumpkin and dry oak d a great pumpkin beer amidst some rather disappointing ones i have tried over the years smooth but tastes dynamic and very enjoyable the oak aging really created some unique nuances in thisWith Perturbative Baseline:
750ml corked and caged bottle poured into a tulip a pours an almost crimson ruby color with a nice tan frothy head some lace s great spices and a creamy pumpkin aroma with the slightest hint at some dry oaky vanilla smells amazing t not as awesome as the smell but still very good nice spice and pumpkin characters the oak aging definitely added a nice dryness and an almost sherry like finish to it that is quite nice m a nice carbonation level and balance spicy but with awesome creamy pumpkin and dry oak d a great pumpkin beer amidst some rather disappointing ones i have tried over the years smooth but tastes dynamic and very enjoyable the oak aging really created some unique nuances in thisExample 489
Rationale length SIS = [4, 5]With SIS Method:
a hazy peach head could be better sorta wimpy looking like over whipped egg whites recedes quickly to an cover s fruity and spicy notes of orange peach mango and honey some alcoholic smells t more big fruity flavours fruity citrus grapefruit and orange bitterness finally shows in the aftertaste very warming of course at 9 but the alcohol is well hidden balance is superb m quite light and drying d very nice not my favourite unibroue offering but no complaintsWith Integrated Gradients:
a hazy peach head could be better sorta wimpy looking like over whipped egg whites recedes quickly to an cover s fruity and spicy notes of orange peach mango and honey some alcoholic smells t more big fruity flavours fruity citrus grapefruit and orange bitterness finally shows in the aftertaste very warming of course at 9 but the alcohol is well hidden balance is superb m quite light and drying d very nice not my favourite unibroue offering but no complaintsWith LIME:
a hazy peach head could be better sorta wimpy looking like over whipped egg whites recedes quickly to an cover s fruity and spicy notes of orange peach mango and honey some alcoholic smells t more big fruity flavours fruity citrus grapefruit and orange bitterness finally shows in the aftertaste very warming of course at 9 but the alcohol is well hidden balance is superb m quite light and drying d very nice not my favourite unibroue offering but no complaintsWith Perturbative Baseline:
a hazy peach head could be better sorta wimpy looking like over whipped egg whites recedes quickly to an cover s fruity and spicy notes of orange peach mango and honey some alcoholic smells t more big fruity flavours fruity citrus grapefruit and orange bitterness finally shows in the aftertaste very warming of course at 9 but the alcohol is well hidden balance is superb m quite light and drying d very nice not my favourite unibroue offering but no complaintsExample 503
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
very good i love a good ipa and this one was no exception absolutely delicious i like sierra nevada 's pale ale but to me this is much better i wish it was available all year round appearance copper colored with about a half inch head aroma citrusy hops lots of hops taste bitter hoppy citrus a little malt i highly recommend it and will definetely be buying more before the end of the seasonWith Integrated Gradients:
very good i love a good ipa and this one was no exception absolutely delicious i like sierra nevada 's pale ale but to me this is much better i wish it was available all year round appearance copper colored with about a half inch head aroma citrusy hops lots of hops taste bitter hoppy citrus a little malt i highly recommend it and will definetely be buying more before the end of the seasonWith LIME:
very good i love a good ipa and this one was no exception absolutely delicious i like sierra nevada 's pale ale but to me this is much better i wish it was available all year round appearance copper colored with about a half inch head aroma citrusy hops lots of hops taste bitter hoppy citrus a little malt i highly recommend it and will definetely be buying more before the end of the seasonWith Perturbative Baseline:
very good i love a good ipa and this one was no exception absolutely delicious i like sierra nevada 's pale ale but to me this is much better i wish it was available all year round appearance copper colored with about a half inch head aroma citrusy hops lots of hops taste bitter hoppy citrus a little malt i highly recommend it and will definetely be buying more before the end of the seasonExample 508
Rationale length SIS = [4, 5]With SIS Method:
a deep dark almost black body thick medium brown head s the nose is huge chocolate the chocolate aroma is intense sweet roasty and spicy t chocolate is foremost and it 's thick rich semi sweet chocolate this is an imperial and the chocolate is almost in semi sweet chocolate syrup form not many other flavors present except some toasty pumpernickel warming alcohol and a bitter background m thick bodied and syruppy its not overwhelming but you can really chew on this beer and it 's great d not highly drinkable by most standards i could still take down a bomber bottle no problem the flavors are and intense and its high abv but would consider it more of a savoring sipper notes if you 're into huge flavors and intense chocolate than you will love this one southern tier is a great brewery and this one marks another fine creationWith Integrated Gradients:
a deep dark almost black body thick medium brown head s the nose is huge chocolate the chocolate aroma is intense sweet roasty and spicy t chocolate is foremost and it 's thick rich semi sweet chocolate this is an imperial and the chocolate is almost in semi sweet chocolate syrup form not many other flavors present except some toasty pumpernickel warming alcohol and a bitter background m thick bodied and syruppy its not overwhelming but you can really chew on this beer and it 's great d not highly drinkable by most standards i could still take down a bomber bottle no problem the flavors are and intense and its high abv but would consider it more of a savoring sipper notes if you 're into huge flavors and intense chocolate than you will love this one southern tier is a great brewery and this one marks another fine creationWith LIME:
a deep dark almost black body thick medium brown head s the nose is huge chocolate the chocolate aroma is intense sweet roasty and spicy t chocolate is foremost and it 's thick rich semi sweet chocolate this is an imperial and the chocolate is almost in semi sweet chocolate syrup form not many other flavors present except some toasty pumpernickel warming alcohol and a bitter background m thick bodied and syruppy its not overwhelming but you can really chew on this beer and it 's great d not highly drinkable by most standards i could still take down a bomber bottle no problem the flavors are and intense and its high abv but would consider it more of a savoring sipper notes if you 're into huge flavors and intense chocolate than you will love this one southern tier is a great brewery and this one marks another fine creationWith Perturbative Baseline:
a deep dark almost black body thick medium brown head s the nose is huge chocolate the chocolate aroma is intense sweet roasty and spicy t chocolate is foremost and it 's thick rich semi sweet chocolate this is an imperial and the chocolate is almost in semi sweet chocolate syrup form not many other flavors present except some toasty pumpernickel warming alcohol and a bitter background m thick bodied and syruppy its not overwhelming but you can really chew on this beer and it 's great d not highly drinkable by most standards i could still take down a bomber bottle no problem the flavors are and intense and its high abv but would consider it more of a savoring sipper notes if you 're into huge flavors and intense chocolate than you will love this one southern tier is a great brewery and this one marks another fine creationExample 511
Rationale length SIS = [7]With SIS Method:
like having a bowl of honey nut of malt for breakfast this beer makes me as happy as a pearly going all from tree to tree the fat is actually pretty interesting especially when compared to most brown ales its aromas and flavor are a perfectly balanced blend of honey hazelnut toast walnut and a tad smidgen of vanilla the mouthfeel is light and smooth not hoppy in the slightest quite sweet too damn drinkable for our own goodWith Integrated Gradients:
like having a bowl of honey nut of malt for breakfast this beer makes me as happy as a pearly going all from tree to tree the fat is actually pretty interesting especially when compared to most brown ales its aromas and flavor are a perfectly balanced blend of honey hazelnut toast walnut and a tad smidgen of vanilla the mouthfeel is light and smooth not hoppy in the slightest quite sweet too damn drinkable for our own goodWith LIME:
like having a bowl of honey nut of malt for breakfast this beer makes me as happy as a pearly going all from tree to tree the fat is actually pretty interesting especially when compared to most brown ales its aromas and flavor are a perfectly balanced blend of honey hazelnut toast walnut and a tad smidgen of vanilla the mouthfeel is light and smooth not hoppy in the slightest quite sweet too damn drinkable for our own goodWith Perturbative Baseline:
like having a bowl of honey nut of malt for breakfast this beer makes me as happy as a pearly going all from tree to tree the fat is actually pretty interesting especially when compared to most brown ales its aromas and flavor are a perfectly balanced blend of honey hazelnut toast walnut and a tad smidgen of vanilla the mouthfeel is light and smooth not hoppy in the slightest quite sweet too damn drinkable for our own goodExample 513
Rationale length SIS = [3, 6]With SIS Method:
a dark transparent honey with a thin white head s smells like pine grapefruit and salty good strength t comes in with a good crisp taste of grapefruit goes in to a decent taste of piney hops the tastes are n't overly powerful but they 're nice and crisp it has a nice after taste of grapefruit m creamy medium carbonation with a nice creamy finish o its definitely an amazing ipa it compares to the elder though i think the elder happens to be slightly more robust but only by a touch its very well balanced near perfect for an ipaWith Integrated Gradients:
a dark transparent honey with a thin white head s smells like pine grapefruit and salty good strength t comes in with a good crisp taste of grapefruit goes in to a decent taste of piney hops the tastes are n't overly powerful but they 're nice and crisp it has a nice after taste of grapefruit m creamy medium carbonation with a nice creamy finish o its definitely an amazing ipa it compares to the elder though i think the elder happens to be slightly more robust but only by a touch its very well balanced near perfect for an ipaWith LIME:
a dark transparent honey with a thin white head s smells like pine grapefruit and salty good strength t comes in with a good crisp taste of grapefruit goes in to a decent taste of piney hops the tastes are n't overly powerful but they 're nice and crisp it has a nice after taste of grapefruit m creamy medium carbonation with a nice creamy finish o its definitely an amazing ipa it compares to the elder though i think the elder happens to be slightly more robust but only by a touch its very well balanced near perfect for an ipaWith Perturbative Baseline:
a dark transparent honey with a thin white head s smells like pine grapefruit and salty good strength t comes in with a good crisp taste of grapefruit goes in to a decent taste of piney hops the tastes are n't overly powerful but they 're nice and crisp it has a nice after taste of grapefruit m creamy medium carbonation with a nice creamy finish o its definitely an amazing ipa it compares to the elder though i think the elder happens to be slightly more robust but only by a touch its very well balanced near perfect for an ipaExample 518
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
enjoyed at the first annual summer saison tasting a huge thanks to a most generous beer trader alex you are the man a very frothy head and intriguing appearance the top half of the body is glazed right over while the bottom half holds large of clarity the aroma imparts notes of spice and lemon as well as strong yeast and a slight sourness it 's light easy going and quite nice a small part of the alcohol strength is detected in the mouthfeel it 's damp and thick bodied a good balance between the malt and spices of which it 's not too heavy on this is simple and my lasting impression is one that holds this being a very nice saisonWith Integrated Gradients:
enjoyed at the first annual summer saison tasting a huge thanks to a most generous beer trader alex you are the man a very frothy head and intriguing appearance the top half of the body is glazed right over while the bottom half holds large of clarity the aroma imparts notes of spice and lemon as well as strong yeast and a slight sourness it 's light easy going and quite nice a small part of the alcohol strength is detected in the mouthfeel it 's damp and thick bodied a good balance between the malt and spices of which it 's not too heavy on this is simple and my lasting impression is one that holds this being a very nice saisonWith LIME:
enjoyed at the first annual summer saison tasting a huge thanks to a most generous beer trader alex you are the man a very frothy head and intriguing appearance the top half of the body is glazed right over while the bottom half holds large of clarity the aroma imparts notes of spice and lemon as well as strong yeast and a slight sourness it 's light easy going and quite nice a small part of the alcohol strength is detected in the mouthfeel it 's damp and thick bodied a good balance between the malt and spices of which it 's not too heavy on this is simple and my lasting impression is one that holds this being a very nice saisonWith Perturbative Baseline:
enjoyed at the first annual summer saison tasting a huge thanks to a most generous beer trader alex you are the man a very frothy head and intriguing appearance the top half of the body is glazed right over while the bottom half holds large of clarity the aroma imparts notes of spice and lemon as well as strong yeast and a slight sourness it 's light easy going and quite nice a small part of the alcohol strength is detected in the mouthfeel it 's damp and thick bodied a good balance between the malt and spices of which it 's not too heavy on this is simple and my lasting impression is one that holds this being a very nice saisonExample 521
Rationale length SIS = [5, 5]With SIS Method:
let 's pit the simcoe single hop versus the nugget warrior and cascade versions appearance pours out cloudy burnt orange body with a full inch of lasting off white foam smell delicately toasted malts with notes of cookies and grains with a rich scent of sugar citrus with pine taste lightly toasted base maltiness with a touch of dry caramel and cookies though with only a light restrained amount of sweetness the simcoe hops serve up a fresh taste of citrus particularly grapefruit and a nice spicy ' of white pine moderate bitterness finishes dry crisp and with some continued bitterness into the aftertaste mouthfeel medium bodied medium plus carbonation drinkability i certainly enjoy the concept of a single hop series to really enjoy all the various vibrant nuances and characteristics of the particular hop varieties while this was previously done by bison i had no love for the base beer used so i quickly the idea of following that series i 'm ' this thoughWith Integrated Gradients:
let 's pit the simcoe single hop versus the nugget warrior and cascade versions appearance pours out cloudy burnt orange body with a full inch of lasting off white foam smell delicately toasted malts with notes of cookies and grains with a rich scent of sugar citrus with pine taste lightly toasted base maltiness with a touch of dry caramel and cookies though with only a light restrained amount of sweetness the simcoe hops serve up a fresh taste of citrus particularly grapefruit and a nice spicy ' of white pine moderate bitterness finishes dry crisp and with some continued bitterness into the aftertaste mouthfeel medium bodied medium plus carbonation drinkability i certainly enjoy the concept of a single hop series to really enjoy all the various vibrant nuances and characteristics of the particular hop varieties while this was previously done by bison i had no love for the base beer used so i quickly the idea of following that series i 'm ' this thoughWith LIME:
let 's pit the simcoe single hop versus the nugget warrior and cascade versions appearance pours out cloudy burnt orange body with a full inch of lasting off white foam smell delicately toasted malts with notes of cookies and grains with a rich scent of sugar citrus with pine taste lightly toasted base maltiness with a touch of dry caramel and cookies though with only a light restrained amount of sweetness the simcoe hops serve up a fresh taste of citrus particularly grapefruit and a nice spicy ' of white pine moderate bitterness finishes dry crisp and with some continued bitterness into the aftertaste mouthfeel medium bodied medium plus carbonation drinkability i certainly enjoy the concept of a single hop series to really enjoy all the various vibrant nuances and characteristics of the particular hop varieties while this was previously done by bison i had no love for the base beer used so i quickly the idea of following that series i 'm ' this thoughWith Perturbative Baseline:
let 's pit the simcoe single hop versus the nugget warrior and cascade versions appearance pours out cloudy burnt orange body with a full inch of lasting off white foam smell delicately toasted malts with notes of cookies and grains with a rich scent of sugar citrus with pine taste lightly toasted base maltiness with a touch of dry caramel and cookies though with only a light restrained amount of sweetness the simcoe hops serve up a fresh taste of citrus particularly grapefruit and a nice spicy ' of white pine moderate bitterness finishes dry crisp and with some continued bitterness into the aftertaste mouthfeel medium bodied medium plus carbonation drinkability i certainly enjoy the concept of a single hop series to really enjoy all the various vibrant nuances and characteristics of the particular hop varieties while this was previously done by bison i had no love for the base beer used so i quickly the idea of following that series i 'm ' this thoughExample 523
Rationale length SIS = [7]With SIS Method:
bottle home dark brown appearance with a tan head that dissipates somewhat quickly dark chocolate candy sugar dark caramel dark fruits plum raisin belgian yeasty aroma creamy slightly thick mouth feel dark caramel chocolate dark candy sugar raisin dark plum flavor dark candy sugar chocolate aftertaste booze is hidden super well my absolute favorite beer of all timeWith Integrated Gradients:
bottle home dark brown appearance with a tan head that dissipates somewhat quickly dark chocolate candy sugar dark caramel dark fruits plum raisin belgian yeasty aroma creamy slightly thick mouth feel dark caramel chocolate dark candy sugar raisin dark plum flavor dark candy sugar chocolate aftertaste booze is hidden super well my absolute favorite beer of all timeWith LIME:
bottle home dark brown appearance with a tan head that dissipates somewhat quickly dark chocolate candy sugar dark caramel dark fruits plum raisin belgian yeasty aroma creamy slightly thick mouth feel dark caramel chocolate dark candy sugar raisin dark plum flavor dark candy sugar chocolate aftertaste booze is hidden super well my absolute favorite beer of all timeWith Perturbative Baseline:
bottle home dark brown appearance with a tan head that dissipates somewhat quickly dark chocolate candy sugar dark caramel dark fruits plum raisin belgian yeasty aroma creamy slightly thick mouth feel dark caramel chocolate dark candy sugar raisin dark plum flavor dark candy sugar chocolate aftertaste booze is hidden super well my absolute favorite beer of all timeExample 531
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
serving type 22oz bottle appearance dark as night black oil creamy thick 2 inch head tons of lacing o yes smell roasted malts oak wood chocolate coffee dark fruits whiskey cocoa a little vanilla and alcohol also taste strong malty chocolate and oaked whiskey start this beer out lots of coffee flavors add the typical bitterness of ris 's the oaked flavor is a mix of bourbon vanilla and dark fruits like plum and rasin alcohol warm in each drink as is cocoa and roasted malts mouthfeel big beer mouth tounge gets coated with malts chocolate and alcohol palette gets more malts whiskey and some hop flavored dark fruits aftertaste is a little bitter and alcohol warmth is still there overall just like every other yeti this is fantastic oaked flavor shines with the classic yeti chocolate coffee flavor we all love treat this session beer as it is once a year crack it open and enjoy the special barrel aged goodness must try for yeti ris and oaked beer fansWith Integrated Gradients:
serving type 22oz bottle appearance dark as night black oil creamy thick 2 inch head tons of lacing o yes smell roasted malts oak wood chocolate coffee dark fruits whiskey cocoa a little vanilla and alcohol also taste strong malty chocolate and oaked whiskey start this beer out lots of coffee flavors add the typical bitterness of ris 's the oaked flavor is a mix of bourbon vanilla and dark fruits like plum and rasin alcohol warm in each drink as is cocoa and roasted malts mouthfeel big beer mouth tounge gets coated with malts chocolate and alcohol palette gets more malts whiskey and some hop flavored dark fruits aftertaste is a little bitter and alcohol warmth is still there overall just like every other yeti this is fantastic oaked flavor shines with the classic yeti chocolate coffee flavor we all love treat this session beer as it is once a year crack it open and enjoy the special barrel aged goodness must try for yeti ris and oaked beer fansWith LIME:
serving type 22oz bottle appearance dark as night black oil creamy thick 2 inch head tons of lacing o yes smell roasted malts oak wood chocolate coffee dark fruits whiskey cocoa a little vanilla and alcohol also taste strong malty chocolate and oaked whiskey start this beer out lots of coffee flavors add the typical bitterness of ris 's the oaked flavor is a mix of bourbon vanilla and dark fruits like plum and rasin alcohol warm in each drink as is cocoa and roasted malts mouthfeel big beer mouth tounge gets coated with malts chocolate and alcohol palette gets more malts whiskey and some hop flavored dark fruits aftertaste is a little bitter and alcohol warmth is still there overall just like every other yeti this is fantastic oaked flavor shines with the classic yeti chocolate coffee flavor we all love treat this session beer as it is once a year crack it open and enjoy the special barrel aged goodness must try for yeti ris and oaked beer fansWith Perturbative Baseline:
serving type 22oz bottle appearance dark as night black oil creamy thick 2 inch head tons of lacing o yes smell roasted malts oak wood chocolate coffee dark fruits whiskey cocoa a little vanilla and alcohol also taste strong malty chocolate and oaked whiskey start this beer out lots of coffee flavors add the typical bitterness of ris 's the oaked flavor is a mix of bourbon vanilla and dark fruits like plum and rasin alcohol warm in each drink as is cocoa and roasted malts mouthfeel big beer mouth tounge gets coated with malts chocolate and alcohol palette gets more malts whiskey and some hop flavored dark fruits aftertaste is a little bitter and alcohol warmth is still there overall just like every other yeti this is fantastic oaked flavor shines with the classic yeti chocolate coffee flavor we all love treat this session beer as it is once a year crack it open and enjoy the special barrel aged goodness must try for yeti ris and oaked beer fansExample 534
Rationale length SIS = [4, 9]With SIS Method:
served in an american pint glass a this beer pours a hazy golden orange body with a white head of big rocky bubbles the carbonation is lots of big bubbles similar to soda pop s the smell fresh green pine hops is strong with a note of caramel malt in the background as it warms there is notes of citrus and more orange in the hops t the initial taste is nice juicy green hops with hints of pine and very faint watermelon this is followed by a nice malt flavor of caramel biscuit and honey flavors the finish has a nice hop bitterness that hangs on your breath the finish has a slight dryness to it m this beer has a medium full mouthfeel with a slight creaminess from the fizz the fizz is noticed more in the finish d the hops were a big player but not big there was good complexity in the malt lots of nice soft layers give this beer good depth i 've never tasted watermelon as a hop quality before but it is a positive one in this beerWith Integrated Gradients:
served in an american pint glass a this beer pours a hazy golden orange body with a white head of big rocky bubbles the carbonation is lots of big bubbles similar to soda pop s the smell fresh green pine hops is strong with a note of caramel malt in the background as it warms there is notes of citrus and more orange in the hops t the initial taste is nice juicy green hops with hints of pine and very faint watermelon this is followed by a nice malt flavor of caramel biscuit and honey flavors the finish has a nice hop bitterness that hangs on your breath the finish has a slight dryness to it m this beer has a medium full mouthfeel with a slight creaminess from the fizz the fizz is noticed more in the finish d the hops were a big player but not big there was good complexity in the malt lots of nice soft layers give this beer good depth i 've never tasted watermelon as a hop quality before but it is a positive one in this beerWith LIME:
served in an american pint glass a this beer pours a hazy golden orange body with a white head of big rocky bubbles the carbonation is lots of big bubbles similar to soda pop s the smell fresh green pine hops is strong with a note of caramel malt in the background as it warms there is notes of citrus and more orange in the hops t the initial taste is nice juicy green hops with hints of pine and very faint watermelon this is followed by a nice malt flavor of caramel biscuit and honey flavors the finish has a nice hop bitterness that hangs on your breath the finish has a slight dryness to it m this beer has a medium full mouthfeel with a slight creaminess from the fizz the fizz is noticed more in the finish d the hops were a big player but not big there was good complexity in the malt lots of nice soft layers give this beer good depth i 've never tasted watermelon as a hop quality before but it is a positive one in this beerWith Perturbative Baseline:
served in an american pint glass a this beer pours a hazy golden orange body with a white head of big rocky bubbles the carbonation is lots of big bubbles similar to soda pop s the smell fresh green pine hops is strong with a note of caramel malt in the background as it warms there is notes of citrus and more orange in the hops t the initial taste is nice juicy green hops with hints of pine and very faint watermelon this is followed by a nice malt flavor of caramel biscuit and honey flavors the finish has a nice hop bitterness that hangs on your breath the finish has a slight dryness to it m this beer has a medium full mouthfeel with a slight creaminess from the fizz the fizz is noticed more in the finish d the hops were a big player but not big there was good complexity in the malt lots of nice soft layers give this beer good depth i 've never tasted watermelon as a hop quality before but it is a positive one in this beerExample 535
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
thanks to for bringing this one out 500ml corked and caged bottle pours a semi hazy burnt orange with no head just a thin tight white band around the bowl nose expresses citrus rind cork a hint of spice and a trace of something sweet perhaps candi sugar taste is much more muted than suggested by the nose citrus prevails as well as a medicinal quality there 's also light fruit and toasted malt presence in the flavor profile mouthfeel is light medium with a slight acidity and minimal carbonation not quite still but close to it overall not a bad brew a little dull for the style and definitely lacking in sweetness alcohol is dangerously well hidden that said i do n't see this beer improving much with age so drink upWith Integrated Gradients:
thanks to for bringing this one out 500ml corked and caged bottle pours a semi hazy burnt orange with no head just a thin tight white band around the bowl nose expresses citrus rind cork a hint of spice and a trace of something sweet perhaps candi sugar taste is much more muted than suggested by the nose citrus prevails as well as a medicinal quality there 's also light fruit and toasted malt presence in the flavor profile mouthfeel is light medium with a slight acidity and minimal carbonation not quite still but close to it overall not a bad brew a little dull for the style and definitely lacking in sweetness alcohol is dangerously well hidden that said i do n't see this beer improving much with age so drink upWith LIME:
thanks to for bringing this one out 500ml corked and caged bottle pours a semi hazy burnt orange with no head just a thin tight white band around the bowl nose expresses citrus rind cork a hint of spice and a trace of something sweet perhaps candi sugar taste is much more muted than suggested by the nose citrus prevails as well as a medicinal quality there 's also light fruit and toasted malt presence in the flavor profile mouthfeel is light medium with a slight acidity and minimal carbonation not quite still but close to it overall not a bad brew a little dull for the style and definitely lacking in sweetness alcohol is dangerously well hidden that said i do n't see this beer improving much with age so drink upWith Perturbative Baseline:
thanks to for bringing this one out 500ml corked and caged bottle pours a semi hazy burnt orange with no head just a thin tight white band around the bowl nose expresses citrus rind cork a hint of spice and a trace of something sweet perhaps candi sugar taste is much more muted than suggested by the nose citrus prevails as well as a medicinal quality there 's also light fruit and toasted malt presence in the flavor profile mouthfeel is light medium with a slight acidity and minimal carbonation not quite still but close to it overall not a bad brew a little dull for the style and definitely lacking in sweetness alcohol is dangerously well hidden that said i do n't see this beer improving much with age so drink upExample 541
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
on tap at the pub 5 september 2009 brought to the table with a good head still on it standard deep amber colored body beneath an off white head slightly hazy good head retention and lacing the aroma delivers yeasty fruitiness a wide caramelish malt base and mild english hops pleasantly surprising the red eye is a malty english style ale with a medium to slightly dark caramel malt base a berry like fruitiness from the yeast and minty and leafy hops a firm bitterness acts as ballast and it 's tightly tied together and balanced i found it readily drinkable and quite enjoyable quite niceWith Integrated Gradients:
on tap at the pub 5 september 2009 brought to the table with a good head still on it standard deep amber colored body beneath an off white head slightly hazy good head retention and lacing the aroma delivers yeasty fruitiness a wide caramelish malt base and mild english hops pleasantly surprising the red eye is a malty english style ale with a medium to slightly dark caramel malt base a berry like fruitiness from the yeast and minty and leafy hops a firm bitterness acts as ballast and it 's tightly tied together and balanced i found it readily drinkable and quite enjoyable quite niceWith LIME:
on tap at the pub 5 september 2009 brought to the table with a good head still on it standard deep amber colored body beneath an off white head slightly hazy good head retention and lacing the aroma delivers yeasty fruitiness a wide caramelish malt base and mild english hops pleasantly surprising the red eye is a malty english style ale with a medium to slightly dark caramel malt base a berry like fruitiness from the yeast and minty and leafy hops a firm bitterness acts as ballast and it 's tightly tied together and balanced i found it readily drinkable and quite enjoyable quite niceWith Perturbative Baseline:
on tap at the pub 5 september 2009 brought to the table with a good head still on it standard deep amber colored body beneath an off white head slightly hazy good head retention and lacing the aroma delivers yeasty fruitiness a wide caramelish malt base and mild english hops pleasantly surprising the red eye is a malty english style ale with a medium to slightly dark caramel malt base a berry like fruitiness from the yeast and minty and leafy hops a firm bitterness acts as ballast and it 's tightly tied together and balanced i found it readily drinkable and quite enjoyable quite niceExample 543
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
review 2 500 for bell 's two hearted ale 12oz bottle dated 5 11 11 poured into a pint glass a pours a hazy copper orange with a 1 5 2 finger fluffy off white head good head retention with a little lacing s floral and piney hops largely make up the nose lots of fruits grapefruits light peaches and a zesty citrus nice pale malt backbone t soft smooth pale malts with a caramel sweetness bring way to a well balanced and fresh hop profile the hops bring piney citrusy and light fruity flavors to your tastebuds extremely well balanced beer only a moderate bitterness with a dry finish m medium bodied with a fine carbonation o this is a very drinkable beer and priced quite nicely too very refreshing during the hot summer months but it 's a nice go to during the winter months too when you 're lacking that ipa kick great all around example of the styleWith Integrated Gradients:
review 2 500 for bell 's two hearted ale 12oz bottle dated 5 11 11 poured into a pint glass a pours a hazy copper orange with a 1 5 2 finger fluffy off white head good head retention with a little lacing s floral and piney hops largely make up the nose lots of fruits grapefruits light peaches and a zesty citrus nice pale malt backbone t soft smooth pale malts with a caramel sweetness bring way to a well balanced and fresh hop profile the hops bring piney citrusy and light fruity flavors to your tastebuds extremely well balanced beer only a moderate bitterness with a dry finish m medium bodied with a fine carbonation o this is a very drinkable beer and priced quite nicely too very refreshing during the hot summer months but it 's a nice go to during the winter months too when you 're lacking that ipa kick great all around example of the styleWith LIME:
review 2 500 for bell 's two hearted ale 12oz bottle dated 5 11 11 poured into a pint glass a pours a hazy copper orange with a 1 5 2 finger fluffy off white head good head retention with a little lacing s floral and piney hops largely make up the nose lots of fruits grapefruits light peaches and a zesty citrus nice pale malt backbone t soft smooth pale malts with a caramel sweetness bring way to a well balanced and fresh hop profile the hops bring piney citrusy and light fruity flavors to your tastebuds extremely well balanced beer only a moderate bitterness with a dry finish m medium bodied with a fine carbonation o this is a very drinkable beer and priced quite nicely too very refreshing during the hot summer months but it 's a nice go to during the winter months too when you 're lacking that ipa kick great all around example of the styleWith Perturbative Baseline:
review 2 500 for bell 's two hearted ale 12oz bottle dated 5 11 11 poured into a pint glass a pours a hazy copper orange with a 1 5 2 finger fluffy off white head good head retention with a little lacing s floral and piney hops largely make up the nose lots of fruits grapefruits light peaches and a zesty citrus nice pale malt backbone t soft smooth pale malts with a caramel sweetness bring way to a well balanced and fresh hop profile the hops bring piney citrusy and light fruity flavors to your tastebuds extremely well balanced beer only a moderate bitterness with a dry finish m medium bodied with a fine carbonation o this is a very drinkable beer and priced quite nicely too very refreshing during the hot summer months but it 's a nice go to during the winter months too when you 're lacking that ipa kick great all around example of the styleExample 553
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
poured into a perfect pint glass once i got off from work today it was syrupy think coming out the bottle pitch black with a moderate brown head that leaves a nice layer on top of the beer coffee is the dominating smell and i love the pleasant rich and boldness hints of brown sugar and molasses add some good sweetness to the aroma as well the beer provided a great for me sweet black coffee the coffee roastiness is more powerful than the sweetness but it is still fairly balanced the roastiness also provides a good bitterness in the finish the mouthfeel is than i would have liked and a bit more creaminess would have helped fairly easy to drink and one i would love to have most for breakfastWith Integrated Gradients:
poured into a perfect pint glass once i got off from work today it was syrupy think coming out the bottle pitch black with a moderate brown head that leaves a nice layer on top of the beer coffee is the dominating smell and i love the pleasant rich and boldness hints of brown sugar and molasses add some good sweetness to the aroma as well the beer provided a great for me sweet black coffee the coffee roastiness is more powerful than the sweetness but it is still fairly balanced the roastiness also provides a good bitterness in the finish the mouthfeel is than i would have liked and a bit more creaminess would have helped fairly easy to drink and one i would love to have most for breakfastWith LIME:
poured into a perfect pint glass once i got off from work today it was syrupy think coming out the bottle pitch black with a moderate brown head that leaves a nice layer on top of the beer coffee is the dominating smell and i love the pleasant rich and boldness hints of brown sugar and molasses add some good sweetness to the aroma as well the beer provided a great for me sweet black coffee the coffee roastiness is more powerful than the sweetness but it is still fairly balanced the roastiness also provides a good bitterness in the finish the mouthfeel is than i would have liked and a bit more creaminess would have helped fairly easy to drink and one i would love to have most for breakfastWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured into a perfect pint glass once i got off from work today it was syrupy think coming out the bottle pitch black with a moderate brown head that leaves a nice layer on top of the beer coffee is the dominating smell and i love the pleasant rich and boldness hints of brown sugar and molasses add some good sweetness to the aroma as well the beer provided a great for me sweet black coffee the coffee roastiness is more powerful than the sweetness but it is still fairly balanced the roastiness also provides a good bitterness in the finish the mouthfeel is than i would have liked and a bit more creaminess would have helped fairly easy to drink and one i would love to have most for breakfastExample 556
Rationale length SIS = [3, 4, 6]With SIS Method:
2011 vintage foil wrapped 750ml into a dfh signature glass a pitch black body with a huge dark mocha head tons of lacing and retention looks pretty damn good s probably the best part of this beer huge coffee espresso presence roasted malts vanilla and milk chocolate slight hint of alcohol t very smooth mouth feel roasted malts smooth coffee and chocolate not very bitter or alcoholic o a good coffee stout but certainly not the best out there the smell was fantastic but the taste really did n't stand out perhaps i should have had this when it was fresher and the coffee was more prevalent will seek out again next yearWith Integrated Gradients:
2011 vintage foil wrapped 750ml into a dfh signature glass a pitch black body with a huge dark mocha head tons of lacing and retention looks pretty damn good s probably the best part of this beer huge coffee espresso presence roasted malts vanilla and milk chocolate slight hint of alcohol t very smooth mouth feel roasted malts smooth coffee and chocolate not very bitter or alcoholic o a good coffee stout but certainly not the best out there the smell was fantastic but the taste really did n't stand out perhaps i should have had this when it was fresher and the coffee was more prevalent will seek out again next yearWith LIME:
2011 vintage foil wrapped 750ml into a dfh signature glass a pitch black body with a huge dark mocha head tons of lacing and retention looks pretty damn good s probably the best part of this beer huge coffee espresso presence roasted malts vanilla and milk chocolate slight hint of alcohol t very smooth mouth feel roasted malts smooth coffee and chocolate not very bitter or alcoholic o a good coffee stout but certainly not the best out there the smell was fantastic but the taste really did n't stand out perhaps i should have had this when it was fresher and the coffee was more prevalent will seek out again next yearWith Perturbative Baseline:
2011 vintage foil wrapped 750ml into a dfh signature glass a pitch black body with a huge dark mocha head tons of lacing and retention looks pretty damn good s probably the best part of this beer huge coffee espresso presence roasted malts vanilla and milk chocolate slight hint of alcohol t very smooth mouth feel roasted malts smooth coffee and chocolate not very bitter or alcoholic o a good coffee stout but certainly not the best out there the smell was fantastic but the taste really did n't stand out perhaps i should have had this when it was fresher and the coffee was more prevalent will seek out again next yearExample 558
Rationale length SIS = [9]With SIS Method:
tried this at the san diego festival of beer had a golden amber color and not much head to speak of smells like an ipa should lots of hops grapefruit and pine malt is there in the taste but barely the floral piney hops dominate very solid ipa not quite up to par with blind pig but very good nonethelessWith Integrated Gradients:
tried this at the san diego festival of beer had a golden amber color and not much head to speak of smells like an ipa should lots of hops grapefruit and pine malt is there in the taste but barely the floral piney hops dominate very solid ipa not quite up to par with blind pig but very good nonethelessWith LIME:
tried this at the san diego festival of beer had a golden amber color and not much head to speak of smells like an ipa should lots of hops grapefruit and pine malt is there in the taste but barely the floral piney hops dominate very solid ipa not quite up to par with blind pig but very good nonethelessWith Perturbative Baseline:
tried this at the san diego festival of beer had a golden amber color and not much head to speak of smells like an ipa should lots of hops grapefruit and pine malt is there in the taste but barely the floral piney hops dominate very solid ipa not quite up to par with blind pig but very good nonethelessExample 562
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
appearance dark brown smell sweet aroma taste complex burst of flavors mouth feel not dry very sweet drinkability as it warms up the caramel and brown sugar sweetness becomes very noticeable nice burst of complex flavors but very sweet and not dry greatWith Integrated Gradients:
appearance dark brown smell sweet aroma taste complex burst of flavors mouth feel not dry very sweet drinkability as it warms up the caramel and brown sugar sweetness becomes very noticeable nice burst of complex flavors but very sweet and not dry greatWith LIME:
appearance dark brown smell sweet aroma taste complex burst of flavors mouth feel not dry very sweet drinkability as it warms up the caramel and brown sugar sweetness becomes very noticeable nice burst of complex flavors but very sweet and not dry greatWith Perturbative Baseline:
appearance dark brown smell sweet aroma taste complex burst of flavors mouth feel not dry very sweet drinkability as it warms up the caramel and brown sugar sweetness becomes very noticeable nice burst of complex flavors but very sweet and not dry greatExample 564
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
appearance poured with nice very creamy tan head that dissipated leaving nice lacing down my glass the beer is clear with a very dark reddish brown color that lets a little light through smell sweet toasted malt biscuit sweet ripe berries and plums woody oak a little alcohol and a very small dry peppery earthy spice toward the end taste sweet roasted malt sweet plums and cherries very small hoppy character strong oak flavor and a small metallic flavor the flavors are a little bit light toward the end mouthfeel medium light body a little bit watery for the style nicely carbonated a bit of a dry feeling then leaves mouth pretty clean overall great drinkability very nice flavors sweet dark fruit roasted malt and oak flavors are all very well balanced it is a little thinner than i would like and there is a small metallic flavor but other than that this is a great beer wonderful character throughoutWith Integrated Gradients:
appearance poured with nice very creamy tan head that dissipated leaving nice lacing down my glass the beer is clear with a very dark reddish brown color that lets a little light through smell sweet toasted malt biscuit sweet ripe berries and plums woody oak a little alcohol and a very small dry peppery earthy spice toward the end taste sweet roasted malt sweet plums and cherries very small hoppy character strong oak flavor and a small metallic flavor the flavors are a little bit light toward the end mouthfeel medium light body a little bit watery for the style nicely carbonated a bit of a dry feeling then leaves mouth pretty clean overall great drinkability very nice flavors sweet dark fruit roasted malt and oak flavors are all very well balanced it is a little thinner than i would like and there is a small metallic flavor but other than that this is a great beer wonderful character throughoutWith LIME:
appearance poured with nice very creamy tan head that dissipated leaving nice lacing down my glass the beer is clear with a very dark reddish brown color that lets a little light through smell sweet toasted malt biscuit sweet ripe berries and plums woody oak a little alcohol and a very small dry peppery earthy spice toward the end taste sweet roasted malt sweet plums and cherries very small hoppy character strong oak flavor and a small metallic flavor the flavors are a little bit light toward the end mouthfeel medium light body a little bit watery for the style nicely carbonated a bit of a dry feeling then leaves mouth pretty clean overall great drinkability very nice flavors sweet dark fruit roasted malt and oak flavors are all very well balanced it is a little thinner than i would like and there is a small metallic flavor but other than that this is a great beer wonderful character throughoutWith Perturbative Baseline:
appearance poured with nice very creamy tan head that dissipated leaving nice lacing down my glass the beer is clear with a very dark reddish brown color that lets a little light through smell sweet toasted malt biscuit sweet ripe berries and plums woody oak a little alcohol and a very small dry peppery earthy spice toward the end taste sweet roasted malt sweet plums and cherries very small hoppy character strong oak flavor and a small metallic flavor the flavors are a little bit light toward the end mouthfeel medium light body a little bit watery for the style nicely carbonated a bit of a dry feeling then leaves mouth pretty clean overall great drinkability very nice flavors sweet dark fruit roasted malt and oak flavors are all very well balanced it is a little thinner than i would like and there is a small metallic flavor but other than that this is a great beer wonderful character throughoutExample 568
Rationale length SIS = [7]With SIS Method:
poured from a 12oz bottle into a pint glass i aquired this beer in a trade with a looked like a glass of murky swamp water it was a cloudy light yellow color with a finger or two of off white head not much light getting through at all s very yeasty like country bread i also got hints of ripe fruit banana and some citrus t lots of yeast up front followed by a sweet almost banana flavor it was n't like real bananna though it was more like banana candy like bananna now or taffy i also detected a tiny bit of citric bitterness in the finish mf d the sweetness was good but not overpowering and the flavor coated my mouth well this beer came to me very highly touted i would have to say it lived up to its billing my only is having only 1 bottle to sample i think this one would have gotten even better after a few moreWith Integrated Gradients:
poured from a 12oz bottle into a pint glass i aquired this beer in a trade with a looked like a glass of murky swamp water it was a cloudy light yellow color with a finger or two of off white head not much light getting through at all s very yeasty like country bread i also got hints of ripe fruit banana and some citrus t lots of yeast up front followed by a sweet almost banana flavor it was n't like real bananna though it was more like banana candy like bananna now or taffy i also detected a tiny bit of citric bitterness in the finish mf d the sweetness was good but not overpowering and the flavor coated my mouth well this beer came to me very highly touted i would have to say it lived up to its billing my only is having only 1 bottle to sample i think this one would have gotten even better after a few moreWith LIME:
poured from a 12oz bottle into a pint glass i aquired this beer in a trade with a looked like a glass of murky swamp water it was a cloudy light yellow color with a finger or two of off white head not much light getting through at all s very yeasty like country bread i also got hints of ripe fruit banana and some citrus t lots of yeast up front followed by a sweet almost banana flavor it was n't like real bananna though it was more like banana candy like bananna now or taffy i also detected a tiny bit of citric bitterness in the finish mf d the sweetness was good but not overpowering and the flavor coated my mouth well this beer came to me very highly touted i would have to say it lived up to its billing my only is having only 1 bottle to sample i think this one would have gotten even better after a few moreWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured from a 12oz bottle into a pint glass i aquired this beer in a trade with a looked like a glass of murky swamp water it was a cloudy light yellow color with a finger or two of off white head not much light getting through at all s very yeasty like country bread i also got hints of ripe fruit banana and some citrus t lots of yeast up front followed by a sweet almost banana flavor it was n't like real bananna though it was more like banana candy like bananna now or taffy i also detected a tiny bit of citric bitterness in the finish mf d the sweetness was good but not overpowering and the flavor coated my mouth well this beer came to me very highly touted i would have to say it lived up to its billing my only is having only 1 bottle to sample i think this one would have gotten even better after a few moreExample 579
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
pours a mahogany brown with copper hues by the rim light head subsides to a nice film and a rather thick collar slight lacings a pleasant surprise full chocolate malt nose hearty with nicely toasted scents and a slight fruitiness raisin and date reminds me of some simple dark i 've enjoyed recently light orangy hop notes medium bodied with light carbonation thick palate of milk chocolate cocoa toasted cocoa nibs small amounts of cafe au and a touch of tangerine hop influence clean yeast profile with a slight mustiness inn the aftertaste if there 's a coffee with vanilla sauce somewhere in the world this would work wonders to match my thanks to who sent me three bottles to enjoy bro they went way to fastWith Integrated Gradients:
pours a mahogany brown with copper hues by the rim light head subsides to a nice film and a rather thick collar slight lacings a pleasant surprise full chocolate malt nose hearty with nicely toasted scents and a slight fruitiness raisin and date reminds me of some simple dark i 've enjoyed recently light orangy hop notes medium bodied with light carbonation thick palate of milk chocolate cocoa toasted cocoa nibs small amounts of cafe au and a touch of tangerine hop influence clean yeast profile with a slight mustiness inn the aftertaste if there 's a coffee with vanilla sauce somewhere in the world this would work wonders to match my thanks to who sent me three bottles to enjoy bro they went way to fastWith LIME:
pours a mahogany brown with copper hues by the rim light head subsides to a nice film and a rather thick collar slight lacings a pleasant surprise full chocolate malt nose hearty with nicely toasted scents and a slight fruitiness raisin and date reminds me of some simple dark i 've enjoyed recently light orangy hop notes medium bodied with light carbonation thick palate of milk chocolate cocoa toasted cocoa nibs small amounts of cafe au and a touch of tangerine hop influence clean yeast profile with a slight mustiness inn the aftertaste if there 's a coffee with vanilla sauce somewhere in the world this would work wonders to match my thanks to who sent me three bottles to enjoy bro they went way to fastWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours a mahogany brown with copper hues by the rim light head subsides to a nice film and a rather thick collar slight lacings a pleasant surprise full chocolate malt nose hearty with nicely toasted scents and a slight fruitiness raisin and date reminds me of some simple dark i 've enjoyed recently light orangy hop notes medium bodied with light carbonation thick palate of milk chocolate cocoa toasted cocoa nibs small amounts of cafe au and a touch of tangerine hop influence clean yeast profile with a slight mustiness inn the aftertaste if there 's a coffee with vanilla sauce somewhere in the world this would work wonders to match my thanks to who sent me three bottles to enjoy bro they went way to fastExample 584
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
2006 vintage 22oz bottle poured into a maudite snifter pours an amber brown color with bright orange highlights when held up to the light appealing aroma of sweet dark and caramel malts dark fruit and some brown sugar along with a noticeable alcohol presence palate is a rich and complex blend of malty sweetness dark fruit and brown sugar up front a subtle hoppy bitterness emerges before the swallow and lingers long into the aftertaste balancing things out a bit notes of figs and prunes come through on the finish body is velvety smooth a great complement to the rich intermingling of flavors in the palate very drinkable for such a strong beer and the perfect accompaniment to a bowl of mushroom barley soup on a cold night as usual a wonderful offering from stoneWith Integrated Gradients:
2006 vintage 22oz bottle poured into a maudite snifter pours an amber brown color with bright orange highlights when held up to the light appealing aroma of sweet dark and caramel malts dark fruit and some brown sugar along with a noticeable alcohol presence palate is a rich and complex blend of malty sweetness dark fruit and brown sugar up front a subtle hoppy bitterness emerges before the swallow and lingers long into the aftertaste balancing things out a bit notes of figs and prunes come through on the finish body is velvety smooth a great complement to the rich intermingling of flavors in the palate very drinkable for such a strong beer and the perfect accompaniment to a bowl of mushroom barley soup on a cold night as usual a wonderful offering from stoneWith LIME:
2006 vintage 22oz bottle poured into a maudite snifter pours an amber brown color with bright orange highlights when held up to the light appealing aroma of sweet dark and caramel malts dark fruit and some brown sugar along with a noticeable alcohol presence palate is a rich and complex blend of malty sweetness dark fruit and brown sugar up front a subtle hoppy bitterness emerges before the swallow and lingers long into the aftertaste balancing things out a bit notes of figs and prunes come through on the finish body is velvety smooth a great complement to the rich intermingling of flavors in the palate very drinkable for such a strong beer and the perfect accompaniment to a bowl of mushroom barley soup on a cold night as usual a wonderful offering from stoneWith Perturbative Baseline:
2006 vintage 22oz bottle poured into a maudite snifter pours an amber brown color with bright orange highlights when held up to the light appealing aroma of sweet dark and caramel malts dark fruit and some brown sugar along with a noticeable alcohol presence palate is a rich and complex blend of malty sweetness dark fruit and brown sugar up front a subtle hoppy bitterness emerges before the swallow and lingers long into the aftertaste balancing things out a bit notes of figs and prunes come through on the finish body is velvety smooth a great complement to the rich intermingling of flavors in the palate very drinkable for such a strong beer and the perfect accompaniment to a bowl of mushroom barley soup on a cold night as usual a wonderful offering from stoneExample 586
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
a a hazy gold color with a huge pillowy off white colored head s bready yeast aroma with some very strong alcohol tropical fruit and candy sugar t some bready caramel malts with a strong alcohol flavor tropical fruits and a faint concord grape in the background a rather bitter aftertaste that at first but as you sip the initial shock wears off and mellows m peppery and high carbonation a very dry bitter aftertaste that mellows out after the beer warms o it 's a very good tripel maybe a little too strong and dry for my tastes but i served it too cold at first when this beer warms it is fantastic it opens up the flavors and they are excellentWith Integrated Gradients:
a a hazy gold color with a huge pillowy off white colored head s bready yeast aroma with some very strong alcohol tropical fruit and candy sugar t some bready caramel malts with a strong alcohol flavor tropical fruits and a faint concord grape in the background a rather bitter aftertaste that at first but as you sip the initial shock wears off and mellows m peppery and high carbonation a very dry bitter aftertaste that mellows out after the beer warms o it 's a very good tripel maybe a little too strong and dry for my tastes but i served it too cold at first when this beer warms it is fantastic it opens up the flavors and they are excellentWith LIME:
a a hazy gold color with a huge pillowy off white colored head s bready yeast aroma with some very strong alcohol tropical fruit and candy sugar t some bready caramel malts with a strong alcohol flavor tropical fruits and a faint concord grape in the background a rather bitter aftertaste that at first but as you sip the initial shock wears off and mellows m peppery and high carbonation a very dry bitter aftertaste that mellows out after the beer warms o it 's a very good tripel maybe a little too strong and dry for my tastes but i served it too cold at first when this beer warms it is fantastic it opens up the flavors and they are excellentWith Perturbative Baseline:
a a hazy gold color with a huge pillowy off white colored head s bready yeast aroma with some very strong alcohol tropical fruit and candy sugar t some bready caramel malts with a strong alcohol flavor tropical fruits and a faint concord grape in the background a rather bitter aftertaste that at first but as you sip the initial shock wears off and mellows m peppery and high carbonation a very dry bitter aftertaste that mellows out after the beer warms o it 's a very good tripel maybe a little too strong and dry for my tastes but i served it too cold at first when this beer warms it is fantastic it opens up the flavors and they are excellentExample 588
Rationale length SIS = [2, 6, 8]With SIS Method:
2004 vintage pours a murky mahogany with some ruby tint and a thick creamy tan head very nice especially for a cellared beer the aroma is quite hoppy with big citrus tangerine orange and lemon rind grapefruit character caramel sweetness alcohol toasted bread and some esters the flavor is quite hoppy initially with citrus and floral character followed by some sweet caramel malt fruity esters alcohol and some toasted bread while i enjoyed this beer honestly it seemed too similar to their barleywine which is fantastic but i was expecting a much different beast than old and that is what this beer most resembles to me the mouthfeel is chewy and rich and drinkability is good but the alcohol is somewhat warming 2009 vintage bottled on 11 19 2009 ever so slightly less than a year old pours a slightly hazy mahogany color with a thin tan head that retains ok the aroma has a ton of sweet malts initially notes of caramel bourbon toffee turbinado sugar along with some piney and citrusy hops in the background along with some cocoa pecans and almonds dark fruits and some alcohol the flavor has some citrusy and piney hops upfront but more muted compared to when fresh along with caramel and toffee rum cake dark fruits caramelized pecans and some alcohol the mouthfeel is really smooth and drinkability is much improved i 'm really digging this with a year on it the hops have faded and the malts come to the forefront and the alcohol has really mellowed i 've got another bottle i 'll leave alone for a year or so to see how this one furtherWith Integrated Gradients:
2004 vintage pours a murky mahogany with some ruby tint and a thick creamy tan head very nice especially for a cellared beer the aroma is quite hoppy with big citrus tangerine orange and lemon rind grapefruit character caramel sweetness alcohol toasted bread and some esters the flavor is quite hoppy initially with citrus and floral character followed by some sweet caramel malt fruity esters alcohol and some toasted bread while i enjoyed this beer honestly it seemed too similar to their barleywine which is fantastic but i was expecting a much different beast than old and that is what this beer most resembles to me the mouthfeel is chewy and rich and drinkability is good but the alcohol is somewhat warming 2009 vintage bottled on 11 19 2009 ever so slightly less than a year old pours a slightly hazy mahogany color with a thin tan head that retains ok the aroma has a ton of sweet malts initially notes of caramel bourbon toffee turbinado sugar along with some piney and citrusy hops in the background along with some cocoa pecans and almonds dark fruits and some alcohol the flavor has some citrusy and piney hops upfront but more muted compared to when fresh along with caramel and toffee rum cake dark fruits caramelized pecans and some alcohol the mouthfeel is really smooth and drinkability is much improved i 'm really digging this with a year on it the hops have faded and the malts come to the forefront and the alcohol has really mellowed i 've got another bottle i 'll leave alone for a year or so to see how this one furtherWith LIME:
2004 vintage pours a murky mahogany with some ruby tint and a thick creamy tan head very nice especially for a cellared beer the aroma is quite hoppy with big citrus tangerine orange and lemon rind grapefruit character caramel sweetness alcohol toasted bread and some esters the flavor is quite hoppy initially with citrus and floral character followed by some sweet caramel malt fruity esters alcohol and some toasted bread while i enjoyed this beer honestly it seemed too similar to their barleywine which is fantastic but i was expecting a much different beast than old and that is what this beer most resembles to me the mouthfeel is chewy and rich and drinkability is good but the alcohol is somewhat warming 2009 vintage bottled on 11 19 2009 ever so slightly less than a year old pours a slightly hazy mahogany color with a thin tan head that retains ok the aroma has a ton of sweet malts initially notes of caramel bourbon toffee turbinado sugar along with some piney and citrusy hops in the background along with some cocoa pecans and almonds dark fruits and some alcohol the flavor has some citrusy and piney hops upfront but more muted compared to when fresh along with caramel and toffee rum cake dark fruits caramelized pecans and some alcohol the mouthfeel is really smooth and drinkability is much improved i 'm really digging this with a year on it the hops have faded and the malts come to the forefront and the alcohol has really mellowed i 've got another bottle i 'll leave alone for a year or so to see how this one furtherWith Perturbative Baseline:
2004 vintage pours a murky mahogany with some ruby tint and a thick creamy tan head very nice especially for a cellared beer the aroma is quite hoppy with big citrus tangerine orange and lemon rind grapefruit character caramel sweetness alcohol toasted bread and some esters the flavor is quite hoppy initially with citrus and floral character followed by some sweet caramel malt fruity esters alcohol and some toasted bread while i enjoyed this beer honestly it seemed too similar to their barleywine which is fantastic but i was expecting a much different beast than old and that is what this beer most resembles to me the mouthfeel is chewy and rich and drinkability is good but the alcohol is somewhat warming 2009 vintage bottled on 11 19 2009 ever so slightly less than a year old pours a slightly hazy mahogany color with a thin tan head that retains ok the aroma has a ton of sweet malts initially notes of caramel bourbon toffee turbinado sugar along with some piney and citrusy hops in the background along with some cocoa pecans and almonds dark fruits and some alcohol the flavor has some citrusy and piney hops upfront but more muted compared to when fresh along with caramel and toffee rum cake dark fruits caramelized pecans and some alcohol the mouthfeel is really smooth and drinkability is much improved i 'm really digging this with a year on it the hops have faded and the malts come to the forefront and the alcohol has really mellowed i 've got another bottle i 'll leave alone for a year or so to see how this one furtherExample 589
Rationale length SIS = [8]With SIS Method:
a pours a clear copper orange color with a finger of white head the head fades down to a thin right around the outside leaving behind some lacing in the process s aroma is a mix of piney and citrus hops and sweet caramel malts there is also some more background fruits mixed in as well t starts off with sweet caramel malt and some citrus hop in the background there is some other fruity flavors mixing around through the middle some stronger citrus hops some though with a bit of bitterness the finish is a mix of some stronger hop flavor and caramel malts that linger nicely m medium bodied with moderate carbonation smooth and crisp the finish is a touch dry and bitter and kinda nice d very drinkable the flavor could have used a bit more punch especially a bit more hop but there is still a nice balance throughout the beer the light fruit flavors were a nice addition and could have been a bit strongerWith Integrated Gradients:
a pours a clear copper orange color with a finger of white head the head fades down to a thin right around the outside leaving behind some lacing in the process s aroma is a mix of piney and citrus hops and sweet caramel malts there is also some more background fruits mixed in as well t starts off with sweet caramel malt and some citrus hop in the background there is some other fruity flavors mixing around through the middle some stronger citrus hops some though with a bit of bitterness the finish is a mix of some stronger hop flavor and caramel malts that linger nicely m medium bodied with moderate carbonation smooth and crisp the finish is a touch dry and bitter and kinda nice d very drinkable the flavor could have used a bit more punch especially a bit more hop but there is still a nice balance throughout the beer the light fruit flavors were a nice addition and could have been a bit strongerWith LIME:
a pours a clear copper orange color with a finger of white head the head fades down to a thin right around the outside leaving behind some lacing in the process s aroma is a mix of piney and citrus hops and sweet caramel malts there is also some more background fruits mixed in as well t starts off with sweet caramel malt and some citrus hop in the background there is some other fruity flavors mixing around through the middle some stronger citrus hops some though with a bit of bitterness the finish is a mix of some stronger hop flavor and caramel malts that linger nicely m medium bodied with moderate carbonation smooth and crisp the finish is a touch dry and bitter and kinda nice d very drinkable the flavor could have used a bit more punch especially a bit more hop but there is still a nice balance throughout the beer the light fruit flavors were a nice addition and could have been a bit strongerWith Perturbative Baseline:
a pours a clear copper orange color with a finger of white head the head fades down to a thin right around the outside leaving behind some lacing in the process s aroma is a mix of piney and citrus hops and sweet caramel malts there is also some more background fruits mixed in as well t starts off with sweet caramel malt and some citrus hop in the background there is some other fruity flavors mixing around through the middle some stronger citrus hops some though with a bit of bitterness the finish is a mix of some stronger hop flavor and caramel malts that linger nicely m medium bodied with moderate carbonation smooth and crisp the finish is a touch dry and bitter and kinda nice d very drinkable the flavor could have used a bit more punch especially a bit more hop but there is still a nice balance throughout the beer the light fruit flavors were a nice addition and could have been a bit strongerExample 590
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
1 liter poured in aventinus glass then poured again and again deep mahogany with a massive head of tan slowly fell but left chunky clumps of lacing sharp attack nicely subdued sweet with dark bready smells delicious rich blend of roasted dark coffee faint chocolate and hazlenut tastes molasses palate has fine carbonation full big malty richness like heaven delicious easy to delight in i 'm very happyWith Integrated Gradients:
1 liter poured in aventinus glass then poured again and again deep mahogany with a massive head of tan slowly fell but left chunky clumps of lacing sharp attack nicely subdued sweet with dark bready smells delicious rich blend of roasted dark coffee faint chocolate and hazlenut tastes molasses palate has fine carbonation full big malty richness like heaven delicious easy to delight in i 'm very happyWith LIME:
1 liter poured in aventinus glass then poured again and again deep mahogany with a massive head of tan slowly fell but left chunky clumps of lacing sharp attack nicely subdued sweet with dark bready smells delicious rich blend of roasted dark coffee faint chocolate and hazlenut tastes molasses palate has fine carbonation full big malty richness like heaven delicious easy to delight in i 'm very happyWith Perturbative Baseline:
1 liter poured in aventinus glass then poured again and again deep mahogany with a massive head of tan slowly fell but left chunky clumps of lacing sharp attack nicely subdued sweet with dark bready smells delicious rich blend of roasted dark coffee faint chocolate and hazlenut tastes molasses palate has fine carbonation full big malty richness like heaven delicious easy to delight in i 'm very happyExample 591
Rationale length SIS = [7]With SIS Method:
a nice amber color with a quarter inch of off white head that does not retain all that well some lace s great rye notes very biscuity and the rye adds some spiciness almost exactly like fresh bake rye bread lots of carbonation rushes up from the glass and the hops provide a nice crispness t the hops come through a bit more when drinking very crisp and herbal with a hint of pine as well the rye flavor is spicy and bready but i think the hops overshadow them a bit m slightly boozy but pretty clean and crisp tasting d i could drink more but i think one is enoughWith Integrated Gradients:
a nice amber color with a quarter inch of off white head that does not retain all that well some lace s great rye notes very biscuity and the rye adds some spiciness almost exactly like fresh bake rye bread lots of carbonation rushes up from the glass and the hops provide a nice crispness t the hops come through a bit more when drinking very crisp and herbal with a hint of pine as well the rye flavor is spicy and bready but i think the hops overshadow them a bit m slightly boozy but pretty clean and crisp tasting d i could drink more but i think one is enoughWith LIME:
a nice amber color with a quarter inch of off white head that does not retain all that well some lace s great rye notes very biscuity and the rye adds some spiciness almost exactly like fresh bake rye bread lots of carbonation rushes up from the glass and the hops provide a nice crispness t the hops come through a bit more when drinking very crisp and herbal with a hint of pine as well the rye flavor is spicy and bready but i think the hops overshadow them a bit m slightly boozy but pretty clean and crisp tasting d i could drink more but i think one is enoughWith Perturbative Baseline:
a nice amber color with a quarter inch of off white head that does not retain all that well some lace s great rye notes very biscuity and the rye adds some spiciness almost exactly like fresh bake rye bread lots of carbonation rushes up from the glass and the hops provide a nice crispness t the hops come through a bit more when drinking very crisp and herbal with a hint of pine as well the rye flavor is spicy and bready but i think the hops overshadow them a bit m slightly boozy but pretty clean and crisp tasting d i could drink more but i think one is enoughExample 594
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
this is a pint glass of the new seasonal dunkel weizen served chilled a the ale is a hazy light brown color with a small head and no lacing s the ale has a bubblegum clove aroma that is quite sweet t the ale has the requisite clove and banana flavors that i 'd expect from a dunkel weizen but the beer seems to come just shy of being great the flavors are too sweet m the mouthfeel is hurt a bit by the over d very drinkable but i 'll stick to the vintage list thanksWith Integrated Gradients:
this is a pint glass of the new seasonal dunkel weizen served chilled a the ale is a hazy light brown color with a small head and no lacing s the ale has a bubblegum clove aroma that is quite sweet t the ale has the requisite clove and banana flavors that i 'd expect from a dunkel weizen but the beer seems to come just shy of being great the flavors are too sweet m the mouthfeel is hurt a bit by the over d very drinkable but i 'll stick to the vintage list thanksWith LIME:
this is a pint glass of the new seasonal dunkel weizen served chilled a the ale is a hazy light brown color with a small head and no lacing s the ale has a bubblegum clove aroma that is quite sweet t the ale has the requisite clove and banana flavors that i 'd expect from a dunkel weizen but the beer seems to come just shy of being great the flavors are too sweet m the mouthfeel is hurt a bit by the over d very drinkable but i 'll stick to the vintage list thanksWith Perturbative Baseline:
this is a pint glass of the new seasonal dunkel weizen served chilled a the ale is a hazy light brown color with a small head and no lacing s the ale has a bubblegum clove aroma that is quite sweet t the ale has the requisite clove and banana flavors that i 'd expect from a dunkel weizen but the beer seems to come just shy of being great the flavors are too sweet m the mouthfeel is hurt a bit by the over d very drinkable but i 'll stick to the vintage list thanksExample 595
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
11 2 oz bottle poured into my hoegaarden glass a a really nice color a unfiltered golden that poured pretty flat without much carbonation looks pretty darn good though suspended yeast towards the bottom of the glass s wonderful aromas of orange peel spice much more aromatic then most wit 's i 've come across t a slightly tangy taste the spices coriander clove definately come through the citrus flavor is also quite detectable m a refreshing mouthfeel the wheat flavor is really nice dies off a bit toward the end to finish with a thinner feelWith Integrated Gradients:
11 2 oz bottle poured into my hoegaarden glass a a really nice color a unfiltered golden that poured pretty flat without much carbonation looks pretty darn good though suspended yeast towards the bottom of the glass s wonderful aromas of orange peel spice much more aromatic then most wit 's i 've come across t a slightly tangy taste the spices coriander clove definately come through the citrus flavor is also quite detectable m a refreshing mouthfeel the wheat flavor is really nice dies off a bit toward the end to finish with a thinner feelWith LIME:
11 2 oz bottle poured into my hoegaarden glass a a really nice color a unfiltered golden that poured pretty flat without much carbonation looks pretty darn good though suspended yeast towards the bottom of the glass s wonderful aromas of orange peel spice much more aromatic then most wit 's i 've come across t a slightly tangy taste the spices coriander clove definately come through the citrus flavor is also quite detectable m a refreshing mouthfeel the wheat flavor is really nice dies off a bit toward the end to finish with a thinner feelWith Perturbative Baseline:
11 2 oz bottle poured into my hoegaarden glass a a really nice color a unfiltered golden that poured pretty flat without much carbonation looks pretty darn good though suspended yeast towards the bottom of the glass s wonderful aromas of orange peel spice much more aromatic then most wit 's i 've come across t a slightly tangy taste the spices coriander clove definately come through the citrus flavor is also quite detectable m a refreshing mouthfeel the wheat flavor is really nice dies off a bit toward the end to finish with a thinner feelExample 596
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
appearance a light copper body lightly hazed and capped with a finely textured white head smell aroma of pale malts with a hint of sugary caramel the hops chinook and cascade throw off notes of fresh florals citrus fruits and lightly pine taste pale malts with a modest amount of supporting caramel sweetness hop flavors present fresh orange white pine and humble meadow flowers medium bitterness a bit more maltiness prior to the bittersweet finish mouthfeel medium bodied medium carbonation smooth mouthfeel drinkability a decent india pale ale out of any hopheads looking to receive a kicking of hop character and bitterness will be left wanting but those seeking a balanced ipa should be pleasedWith Integrated Gradients:
appearance a light copper body lightly hazed and capped with a finely textured white head smell aroma of pale malts with a hint of sugary caramel the hops chinook and cascade throw off notes of fresh florals citrus fruits and lightly pine taste pale malts with a modest amount of supporting caramel sweetness hop flavors present fresh orange white pine and humble meadow flowers medium bitterness a bit more maltiness prior to the bittersweet finish mouthfeel medium bodied medium carbonation smooth mouthfeel drinkability a decent india pale ale out of any hopheads looking to receive a kicking of hop character and bitterness will be left wanting but those seeking a balanced ipa should be pleasedWith LIME:
appearance a light copper body lightly hazed and capped with a finely textured white head smell aroma of pale malts with a hint of sugary caramel the hops chinook and cascade throw off notes of fresh florals citrus fruits and lightly pine taste pale malts with a modest amount of supporting caramel sweetness hop flavors present fresh orange white pine and humble meadow flowers medium bitterness a bit more maltiness prior to the bittersweet finish mouthfeel medium bodied medium carbonation smooth mouthfeel drinkability a decent india pale ale out of any hopheads looking to receive a kicking of hop character and bitterness will be left wanting but those seeking a balanced ipa should be pleasedWith Perturbative Baseline:
appearance a light copper body lightly hazed and capped with a finely textured white head smell aroma of pale malts with a hint of sugary caramel the hops chinook and cascade throw off notes of fresh florals citrus fruits and lightly pine taste pale malts with a modest amount of supporting caramel sweetness hop flavors present fresh orange white pine and humble meadow flowers medium bitterness a bit more maltiness prior to the bittersweet finish mouthfeel medium bodied medium carbonation smooth mouthfeel drinkability a decent india pale ale out of any hopheads looking to receive a kicking of hop character and bitterness will be left wanting but those seeking a balanced ipa should be pleasedExample 601
Rationale length SIS = [6, 7]With SIS Method:
amber red with a thin white head that remains good lacing smell is tart fruity funk with some spicey notes grapes cherry figs and other fruity notes curious metallic note in there as well taste is strong belgian yeast and malts with more tart funkiness though less so than on the nose peach banana figs as well as green grapes are some of the fruits i can discern peppery finish from the wild yeast mouthfeel is crisp with a dry finish nice bite on the medium light body drinkability is good alcohol is well hiddenWith Integrated Gradients:
amber red with a thin white head that remains good lacing smell is tart fruity funk with some spicey notes grapes cherry figs and other fruity notes curious metallic note in there as well taste is strong belgian yeast and malts with more tart funkiness though less so than on the nose peach banana figs as well as green grapes are some of the fruits i can discern peppery finish from the wild yeast mouthfeel is crisp with a dry finish nice bite on the medium light body drinkability is good alcohol is well hiddenWith LIME:
amber red with a thin white head that remains good lacing smell is tart fruity funk with some spicey notes grapes cherry figs and other fruity notes curious metallic note in there as well taste is strong belgian yeast and malts with more tart funkiness though less so than on the nose peach banana figs as well as green grapes are some of the fruits i can discern peppery finish from the wild yeast mouthfeel is crisp with a dry finish nice bite on the medium light body drinkability is good alcohol is well hiddenWith Perturbative Baseline:
amber red with a thin white head that remains good lacing smell is tart fruity funk with some spicey notes grapes cherry figs and other fruity notes curious metallic note in there as well taste is strong belgian yeast and malts with more tart funkiness though less so than on the nose peach banana figs as well as green grapes are some of the fruits i can discern peppery finish from the wild yeast mouthfeel is crisp with a dry finish nice bite on the medium light body drinkability is good alcohol is well hiddenExample 606
Rationale length SIS = [6, 7]With SIS Method:
hazed firm dark orangish color with a murky of red and brown also it is a fruit juice color a full bright white fluffy head that has lacing that has a lump in the middle looks like a chunk of ice cream sweet smooth fruity belgian aroma of oranges and refreshing berries sweet oranges peaches and grapes a sweet sugary lemon citrus ring followed by the great fruit a melon character to it as well absolutely delicious firm mouthfeel so fruity and refreshing a fantastic tripelWith Integrated Gradients:
hazed firm dark orangish color with a murky of red and brown also it is a fruit juice color a full bright white fluffy head that has lacing that has a lump in the middle looks like a chunk of ice cream sweet smooth fruity belgian aroma of oranges and refreshing berries sweet oranges peaches and grapes a sweet sugary lemon citrus ring followed by the great fruit a melon character to it as well absolutely delicious firm mouthfeel so fruity and refreshing a fantastic tripelWith LIME:
hazed firm dark orangish color with a murky of red and brown also it is a fruit juice color a full bright white fluffy head that has lacing that has a lump in the middle looks like a chunk of ice cream sweet smooth fruity belgian aroma of oranges and refreshing berries sweet oranges peaches and grapes a sweet sugary lemon citrus ring followed by the great fruit a melon character to it as well absolutely delicious firm mouthfeel so fruity and refreshing a fantastic tripelWith Perturbative Baseline:
hazed firm dark orangish color with a murky of red and brown also it is a fruit juice color a full bright white fluffy head that has lacing that has a lump in the middle looks like a chunk of ice cream sweet smooth fruity belgian aroma of oranges and refreshing berries sweet oranges peaches and grapes a sweet sugary lemon citrus ring followed by the great fruit a melon character to it as well absolutely delicious firm mouthfeel so fruity and refreshing a fantastic tripelExample 607
Rationale length SIS = [8]With SIS Method:
pours a reddish copper nice and clear good off white head smells very spicy i can smell the cinnamon for sure some smells also very malty aroma taste is malty and full nice creaminess to it the spices mellow out the finish it 's pretty good better than i expected as i 'm not big on the spiced beers but this is n't overdone mouthfeel is almost creamy with a crisp finish to it overall i 'm impressedWith Integrated Gradients:
pours a reddish copper nice and clear good off white head smells very spicy i can smell the cinnamon for sure some smells also very malty aroma taste is malty and full nice creaminess to it the spices mellow out the finish it 's pretty good better than i expected as i 'm not big on the spiced beers but this is n't overdone mouthfeel is almost creamy with a crisp finish to it overall i 'm impressedWith LIME:
pours a reddish copper nice and clear good off white head smells very spicy i can smell the cinnamon for sure some smells also very malty aroma taste is malty and full nice creaminess to it the spices mellow out the finish it 's pretty good better than i expected as i 'm not big on the spiced beers but this is n't overdone mouthfeel is almost creamy with a crisp finish to it overall i 'm impressedWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours a reddish copper nice and clear good off white head smells very spicy i can smell the cinnamon for sure some smells also very malty aroma taste is malty and full nice creaminess to it the spices mellow out the finish it 's pretty good better than i expected as i 'm not big on the spiced beers but this is n't overdone mouthfeel is almost creamy with a crisp finish to it overall i 'm impressedExample 608
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
poured into a tulip pours a slightly murky copper brownish of are greatly exaggerated this baby is flat as a nose holy oak bombs batman some bourbon and alcohol coming in behind taste very sweet front end caramel maybe brown sugar it 'd almost be too much if the oak finish did n't clean things up with a dry burst at the end lack of carbonation is so disappointing this beer would be epic with even a hint of body i 've force carbed it at home and it moves from good to great excellent beer in spite of the carb issue glad i 've got some to lay down and ageWith Integrated Gradients:
poured into a tulip pours a slightly murky copper brownish of are greatly exaggerated this baby is flat as a nose holy oak bombs batman some bourbon and alcohol coming in behind taste very sweet front end caramel maybe brown sugar it 'd almost be too much if the oak finish did n't clean things up with a dry burst at the end lack of carbonation is so disappointing this beer would be epic with even a hint of body i 've force carbed it at home and it moves from good to great excellent beer in spite of the carb issue glad i 've got some to lay down and ageWith LIME:
poured into a tulip pours a slightly murky copper brownish of are greatly exaggerated this baby is flat as a nose holy oak bombs batman some bourbon and alcohol coming in behind taste very sweet front end caramel maybe brown sugar it 'd almost be too much if the oak finish did n't clean things up with a dry burst at the end lack of carbonation is so disappointing this beer would be epic with even a hint of body i 've force carbed it at home and it moves from good to great excellent beer in spite of the carb issue glad i 've got some to lay down and ageWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured into a tulip pours a slightly murky copper brownish of are greatly exaggerated this baby is flat as a nose holy oak bombs batman some bourbon and alcohol coming in behind taste very sweet front end caramel maybe brown sugar it 'd almost be too much if the oak finish did n't clean things up with a dry burst at the end lack of carbonation is so disappointing this beer would be epic with even a hint of body i 've force carbed it at home and it moves from good to great excellent beer in spite of the carb issue glad i 've got some to lay down and ageExample 609
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
this beer has a really cool label and a cool bottle one the cork comes out the beer pours a slightly hazy golden color the head retention is decent and the foam creates a nice lace around the glass the aroma is wonderful its a very full hop smell the smell is strong but not off putting most likely due to the choice in hops the taste is citrusy and clean the malt profile is hard to describe but its somewhat sweet which compliments the aroma and bitterness well this beer is a real treatWith Integrated Gradients:
this beer has a really cool label and a cool bottle one the cork comes out the beer pours a slightly hazy golden color the head retention is decent and the foam creates a nice lace around the glass the aroma is wonderful its a very full hop smell the smell is strong but not off putting most likely due to the choice in hops the taste is citrusy and clean the malt profile is hard to describe but its somewhat sweet which compliments the aroma and bitterness well this beer is a real treatWith LIME:
this beer has a really cool label and a cool bottle one the cork comes out the beer pours a slightly hazy golden color the head retention is decent and the foam creates a nice lace around the glass the aroma is wonderful its a very full hop smell the smell is strong but not off putting most likely due to the choice in hops the taste is citrusy and clean the malt profile is hard to describe but its somewhat sweet which compliments the aroma and bitterness well this beer is a real treatWith Perturbative Baseline:
this beer has a really cool label and a cool bottle one the cork comes out the beer pours a slightly hazy golden color the head retention is decent and the foam creates a nice lace around the glass the aroma is wonderful its a very full hop smell the smell is strong but not off putting most likely due to the choice in hops the taste is citrusy and clean the malt profile is hard to describe but its somewhat sweet which compliments the aroma and bitterness well this beer is a real treatExample 611
Rationale length SIS = [7]With SIS Method:
pours clear amber with a creamy white head with good retention and lacing aroma is a blast of cascade hops grapefruit citrus some floral esters as well taste was another blast of cascade with a sweet malty middle and very long finish of hop bitterness mouthfeel was crisp but not soft like a pilsener very drinkable great on the patio and in the springWith Integrated Gradients:
pours clear amber with a creamy white head with good retention and lacing aroma is a blast of cascade hops grapefruit citrus some floral esters as well taste was another blast of cascade with a sweet malty middle and very long finish of hop bitterness mouthfeel was crisp but not soft like a pilsener very drinkable great on the patio and in the springWith LIME:
pours clear amber with a creamy white head with good retention and lacing aroma is a blast of cascade hops grapefruit citrus some floral esters as well taste was another blast of cascade with a sweet malty middle and very long finish of hop bitterness mouthfeel was crisp but not soft like a pilsener very drinkable great on the patio and in the springWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours clear amber with a creamy white head with good retention and lacing aroma is a blast of cascade hops grapefruit citrus some floral esters as well taste was another blast of cascade with a sweet malty middle and very long finish of hop bitterness mouthfeel was crisp but not soft like a pilsener very drinkable great on the patio and in the springExample 621
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
a almost pitch black there are some garnet hues around the outside when held to a light the head is thick and coffee color with excellent lacing s mmm intense hoppyness citrusy perfumey hops t m full bodied with moderate carbonation complex but not as hoppy as the aroma would suggest the malts are a bit darker and more to the forefront than in a traditional ipa there is a little roastyness and sweetness but the hops still make their presence known so it 's not a traditional ipa it is still a great beerWith Integrated Gradients:
a almost pitch black there are some garnet hues around the outside when held to a light the head is thick and coffee color with excellent lacing s mmm intense hoppyness citrusy perfumey hops t m full bodied with moderate carbonation complex but not as hoppy as the aroma would suggest the malts are a bit darker and more to the forefront than in a traditional ipa there is a little roastyness and sweetness but the hops still make their presence known so it 's not a traditional ipa it is still a great beerWith LIME:
a almost pitch black there are some garnet hues around the outside when held to a light the head is thick and coffee color with excellent lacing s mmm intense hoppyness citrusy perfumey hops t m full bodied with moderate carbonation complex but not as hoppy as the aroma would suggest the malts are a bit darker and more to the forefront than in a traditional ipa there is a little roastyness and sweetness but the hops still make their presence known so it 's not a traditional ipa it is still a great beerWith Perturbative Baseline:
a almost pitch black there are some garnet hues around the outside when held to a light the head is thick and coffee color with excellent lacing s mmm intense hoppyness citrusy perfumey hops t m full bodied with moderate carbonation complex but not as hoppy as the aroma would suggest the malts are a bit darker and more to the forefront than in a traditional ipa there is a little roastyness and sweetness but the hops still make their presence known so it 's not a traditional ipa it is still a great beerExample 623
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
presentation 22 oz brown bomber 8220 unfiltered and please 8221 on the label no freshness date appearance bold orange amber colour with a mild chill haze big frothy cream coloured head nearly over flows and seems to stick all over the glass smell big time coriander with a floral hop in the back fresh oranges with a hint of ester taste very creamy medium body with a luscious and smooth carbonation a full and rounded sweetness with flavours of coriander and citric rind riding out its wake hop bitterness is quite noticeable but not harsh more of a pungent flavour that tries to meld with the fruitiness estery alcohol a bit with fruity and mild solvent flavours a tight spiciness opens up in the middle with a quick peppery note and a bite from the hops as well as a meek medicinal phenol that rounds the brew out an underlying nuttiness from the yeast adds an other complex bite to the every growing hop flavour that is bothersome and oddly attractive at the same time notes this brew reminds me of some of the new in belgium and their generous use of hops in traditional styles as well as their own a good would be with a plate of assorted pungent soft cheeses with whole grain rye crackers and fresh orange to break up the flavoursWith Integrated Gradients:
presentation 22 oz brown bomber 8220 unfiltered and please 8221 on the label no freshness date appearance bold orange amber colour with a mild chill haze big frothy cream coloured head nearly over flows and seems to stick all over the glass smell big time coriander with a floral hop in the back fresh oranges with a hint of ester taste very creamy medium body with a luscious and smooth carbonation a full and rounded sweetness with flavours of coriander and citric rind riding out its wake hop bitterness is quite noticeable but not harsh more of a pungent flavour that tries to meld with the fruitiness estery alcohol a bit with fruity and mild solvent flavours a tight spiciness opens up in the middle with a quick peppery note and a bite from the hops as well as a meek medicinal phenol that rounds the brew out an underlying nuttiness from the yeast adds an other complex bite to the every growing hop flavour that is bothersome and oddly attractive at the same time notes this brew reminds me of some of the new in belgium and their generous use of hops in traditional styles as well as their own a good would be with a plate of assorted pungent soft cheeses with whole grain rye crackers and fresh orange to break up the flavoursWith LIME:
presentation 22 oz brown bomber 8220 unfiltered and please 8221 on the label no freshness date appearance bold orange amber colour with a mild chill haze big frothy cream coloured head nearly over flows and seems to stick all over the glass smell big time coriander with a floral hop in the back fresh oranges with a hint of ester taste very creamy medium body with a luscious and smooth carbonation a full and rounded sweetness with flavours of coriander and citric rind riding out its wake hop bitterness is quite noticeable but not harsh more of a pungent flavour that tries to meld with the fruitiness estery alcohol a bit with fruity and mild solvent flavours a tight spiciness opens up in the middle with a quick peppery note and a bite from the hops as well as a meek medicinal phenol that rounds the brew out an underlying nuttiness from the yeast adds an other complex bite to the every growing hop flavour that is bothersome and oddly attractive at the same time notes this brew reminds me of some of the new in belgium and their generous use of hops in traditional styles as well as their own a good would be with a plate of assorted pungent soft cheeses with whole grain rye crackers and fresh orange to break up the flavoursWith Perturbative Baseline:
presentation 22 oz brown bomber 8220 unfiltered and please 8221 on the label no freshness date appearance bold orange amber colour with a mild chill haze big frothy cream coloured head nearly over flows and seems to stick all over the glass smell big time coriander with a floral hop in the back fresh oranges with a hint of ester taste very creamy medium body with a luscious and smooth carbonation a full and rounded sweetness with flavours of coriander and citric rind riding out its wake hop bitterness is quite noticeable but not harsh more of a pungent flavour that tries to meld with the fruitiness estery alcohol a bit with fruity and mild solvent flavours a tight spiciness opens up in the middle with a quick peppery note and a bite from the hops as well as a meek medicinal phenol that rounds the brew out an underlying nuttiness from the yeast adds an other complex bite to the every growing hop flavour that is bothersome and oddly attractive at the same time notes this brew reminds me of some of the new in belgium and their generous use of hops in traditional styles as well as their own a good would be with a plate of assorted pungent soft cheeses with whole grain rye crackers and fresh orange to break up the flavoursExample 627
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
a crystal clear golden orange body with a little bit of white head and lacing s sour acidic peaches citrus and a little funk pretty damn awesome smell t pretty intense and complex taste that evolves as it warms up sweet melon upfront with some nice acidic sourness as well some funk throughout but stronger towards the end definite citrus notes leaning more tends lemon m medium body with light carbonation a little dry almost like a cider d very good stuff a little intense for most people but for the style not to bad also very enjoyable and good to see the changes as it warms upWith Integrated Gradients:
a crystal clear golden orange body with a little bit of white head and lacing s sour acidic peaches citrus and a little funk pretty damn awesome smell t pretty intense and complex taste that evolves as it warms up sweet melon upfront with some nice acidic sourness as well some funk throughout but stronger towards the end definite citrus notes leaning more tends lemon m medium body with light carbonation a little dry almost like a cider d very good stuff a little intense for most people but for the style not to bad also very enjoyable and good to see the changes as it warms upWith LIME:
a crystal clear golden orange body with a little bit of white head and lacing s sour acidic peaches citrus and a little funk pretty damn awesome smell t pretty intense and complex taste that evolves as it warms up sweet melon upfront with some nice acidic sourness as well some funk throughout but stronger towards the end definite citrus notes leaning more tends lemon m medium body with light carbonation a little dry almost like a cider d very good stuff a little intense for most people but for the style not to bad also very enjoyable and good to see the changes as it warms upWith Perturbative Baseline:
a crystal clear golden orange body with a little bit of white head and lacing s sour acidic peaches citrus and a little funk pretty damn awesome smell t pretty intense and complex taste that evolves as it warms up sweet melon upfront with some nice acidic sourness as well some funk throughout but stronger towards the end definite citrus notes leaning more tends lemon m medium body with light carbonation a little dry almost like a cider d very good stuff a little intense for most people but for the style not to bad also very enjoyable and good to see the changes as it warms upExample 630
Rationale length SIS = [4, 8]With SIS Method:
one off bottle review from notes taken the 8th of june 2007 the label indicates that this was conditioned in 2006 ' appearance the modest head develops holds up alright and sticks along the glass 's side murky body is a shade darker than school bus yellow orange smell a hop concoction of fruity esters pineapple and grapefruit and floral attributes a light touch of wild flower aroma taste mouthfeel drinkability this will be done through a list of words chewy tangy full bodied tart citrus grapefruit bitterness and honey nectar dunno if that things but for me it works mighty tasty probably would go well with certain foods and smelly cheeses smutty does n't as it does a good job at brewing a dipaWith Integrated Gradients:
one off bottle review from notes taken the 8th of june 2007 the label indicates that this was conditioned in 2006 ' appearance the modest head develops holds up alright and sticks along the glass 's side murky body is a shade darker than school bus yellow orange smell a hop concoction of fruity esters pineapple and grapefruit and floral attributes a light touch of wild flower aroma taste mouthfeel drinkability this will be done through a list of words chewy tangy full bodied tart citrus grapefruit bitterness and honey nectar dunno if that things but for me it works mighty tasty probably would go well with certain foods and smelly cheeses smutty does n't as it does a good job at brewing a dipaWith LIME:
one off bottle review from notes taken the 8th of june 2007 the label indicates that this was conditioned in 2006 ' appearance the modest head develops holds up alright and sticks along the glass 's side murky body is a shade darker than school bus yellow orange smell a hop concoction of fruity esters pineapple and grapefruit and floral attributes a light touch of wild flower aroma taste mouthfeel drinkability this will be done through a list of words chewy tangy full bodied tart citrus grapefruit bitterness and honey nectar dunno if that things but for me it works mighty tasty probably would go well with certain foods and smelly cheeses smutty does n't as it does a good job at brewing a dipaWith Perturbative Baseline:
one off bottle review from notes taken the 8th of june 2007 the label indicates that this was conditioned in 2006 ' appearance the modest head develops holds up alright and sticks along the glass 's side murky body is a shade darker than school bus yellow orange smell a hop concoction of fruity esters pineapple and grapefruit and floral attributes a light touch of wild flower aroma taste mouthfeel drinkability this will be done through a list of words chewy tangy full bodied tart citrus grapefruit bitterness and honey nectar dunno if that things but for me it works mighty tasty probably would go well with certain foods and smelly cheeses smutty does n't as it does a good job at brewing a dipaExample 631
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
33cl bottle pours a crystal clear burnished orange which in between apple juice ruby and sunset brilliance three fingers of foam pile on top and down to a thin layer that leaves gobs of lacing down the glass lazy of bubbles surface to maintain a solid layer of fine bubbles spectacular looking nose is ripe with fruity esters loads of apples strawberries a hint of spice alcohol comes out initially and gives it a boozy feel but easily dies down as it warms to give the smell a warm fullness first sip you 're struck by the thick boozy esters but after an and a warming minute or two the full glory of this beer comes out appley esters full graininess light cloves almost peppery spiciness grassy and lemony bitter finish a thin candy sweetness winds its way the best thing about this beer is the mouthfeel thick without being syrupy beautiful carbonation it just rolls around your mouth perhaps not a belgian ipa and perhaps a little on the boozy side especially initially but at 10 5 we can be a little forgiving this is a finely crafted beer that despite my overall with tripels i would enjoy having regular access toWith Integrated Gradients:
33cl bottle pours a crystal clear burnished orange which in between apple juice ruby and sunset brilliance three fingers of foam pile on top and down to a thin layer that leaves gobs of lacing down the glass lazy of bubbles surface to maintain a solid layer of fine bubbles spectacular looking nose is ripe with fruity esters loads of apples strawberries a hint of spice alcohol comes out initially and gives it a boozy feel but easily dies down as it warms to give the smell a warm fullness first sip you 're struck by the thick boozy esters but after an and a warming minute or two the full glory of this beer comes out appley esters full graininess light cloves almost peppery spiciness grassy and lemony bitter finish a thin candy sweetness winds its way the best thing about this beer is the mouthfeel thick without being syrupy beautiful carbonation it just rolls around your mouth perhaps not a belgian ipa and perhaps a little on the boozy side especially initially but at 10 5 we can be a little forgiving this is a finely crafted beer that despite my overall with tripels i would enjoy having regular access toWith LIME:
33cl bottle pours a crystal clear burnished orange which in between apple juice ruby and sunset brilliance three fingers of foam pile on top and down to a thin layer that leaves gobs of lacing down the glass lazy of bubbles surface to maintain a solid layer of fine bubbles spectacular looking nose is ripe with fruity esters loads of apples strawberries a hint of spice alcohol comes out initially and gives it a boozy feel but easily dies down as it warms to give the smell a warm fullness first sip you 're struck by the thick boozy esters but after an and a warming minute or two the full glory of this beer comes out appley esters full graininess light cloves almost peppery spiciness grassy and lemony bitter finish a thin candy sweetness winds its way the best thing about this beer is the mouthfeel thick without being syrupy beautiful carbonation it just rolls around your mouth perhaps not a belgian ipa and perhaps a little on the boozy side especially initially but at 10 5 we can be a little forgiving this is a finely crafted beer that despite my overall with tripels i would enjoy having regular access toWith Perturbative Baseline:
33cl bottle pours a crystal clear burnished orange which in between apple juice ruby and sunset brilliance three fingers of foam pile on top and down to a thin layer that leaves gobs of lacing down the glass lazy of bubbles surface to maintain a solid layer of fine bubbles spectacular looking nose is ripe with fruity esters loads of apples strawberries a hint of spice alcohol comes out initially and gives it a boozy feel but easily dies down as it warms to give the smell a warm fullness first sip you 're struck by the thick boozy esters but after an and a warming minute or two the full glory of this beer comes out appley esters full graininess light cloves almost peppery spiciness grassy and lemony bitter finish a thin candy sweetness winds its way the best thing about this beer is the mouthfeel thick without being syrupy beautiful carbonation it just rolls around your mouth perhaps not a belgian ipa and perhaps a little on the boozy side especially initially but at 10 5 we can be a little forgiving this is a finely crafted beer that despite my overall with tripels i would enjoy having regular access toExample 633
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
a deep black brown with a large dark tan head that reduced to a thin cap and left nice lace s spicy hop notes up front backed up by a healthy dose of roasted malt chocolate and a hint of raisin t roasted malt up front with backing notes of coffee chocolate and dark fruit touch of spicy earthy hops most prevalent in the after taste is the subtle zing of sour cherry building dry finish m medium bodied with good lingering bitterness from the malt and hops not as big and robust as some ris can be but it holds it 's own d plenty of flavour and not too heavy for a ris a relatively easy drinker a 10 session ris wellWith Integrated Gradients:
a deep black brown with a large dark tan head that reduced to a thin cap and left nice lace s spicy hop notes up front backed up by a healthy dose of roasted malt chocolate and a hint of raisin t roasted malt up front with backing notes of coffee chocolate and dark fruit touch of spicy earthy hops most prevalent in the after taste is the subtle zing of sour cherry building dry finish m medium bodied with good lingering bitterness from the malt and hops not as big and robust as some ris can be but it holds it 's own d plenty of flavour and not too heavy for a ris a relatively easy drinker a 10 session ris wellWith LIME:
a deep black brown with a large dark tan head that reduced to a thin cap and left nice lace s spicy hop notes up front backed up by a healthy dose of roasted malt chocolate and a hint of raisin t roasted malt up front with backing notes of coffee chocolate and dark fruit touch of spicy earthy hops most prevalent in the after taste is the subtle zing of sour cherry building dry finish m medium bodied with good lingering bitterness from the malt and hops not as big and robust as some ris can be but it holds it 's own d plenty of flavour and not too heavy for a ris a relatively easy drinker a 10 session ris wellWith Perturbative Baseline:
a deep black brown with a large dark tan head that reduced to a thin cap and left nice lace s spicy hop notes up front backed up by a healthy dose of roasted malt chocolate and a hint of raisin t roasted malt up front with backing notes of coffee chocolate and dark fruit touch of spicy earthy hops most prevalent in the after taste is the subtle zing of sour cherry building dry finish m medium bodied with good lingering bitterness from the malt and hops not as big and robust as some ris can be but it holds it 's own d plenty of flavour and not too heavy for a ris a relatively easy drinker a 10 session ris wellExample 637
Rationale length SIS = [8]With SIS Method:
pours a clear dark amber color with almost no head leaves very little lacing aroma is of dark sweet fruit and a hint of coffee taste starts out almost sugary sweet and is followed by roasted malts sweet fruit raisin and some alcohol seems a little thin and watery but that may be due to the fact that i just had a dfh and this just seems thin compared to itWith Integrated Gradients:
pours a clear dark amber color with almost no head leaves very little lacing aroma is of dark sweet fruit and a hint of coffee taste starts out almost sugary sweet and is followed by roasted malts sweet fruit raisin and some alcohol seems a little thin and watery but that may be due to the fact that i just had a dfh and this just seems thin compared to itWith LIME:
pours a clear dark amber color with almost no head leaves very little lacing aroma is of dark sweet fruit and a hint of coffee taste starts out almost sugary sweet and is followed by roasted malts sweet fruit raisin and some alcohol seems a little thin and watery but that may be due to the fact that i just had a dfh and this just seems thin compared to itWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours a clear dark amber color with almost no head leaves very little lacing aroma is of dark sweet fruit and a hint of coffee taste starts out almost sugary sweet and is followed by roasted malts sweet fruit raisin and some alcohol seems a little thin and watery but that may be due to the fact that i just had a dfh and this just seems thin compared to itExample 643
Rationale length SIS = [4, 5]With SIS Method:
reviewed halloween evening 2009 poured a very nice deep copper color with fantastic head and lacing great scent very deep bitter aromas a lot of citrus tones and a slight pine tinge great taste a nice deep maltiness with a fantastic bitter ending very nice american hops citrus with a nice earthy undertone to it goes down very nice with just the slightest hop roughness great beerWith Integrated Gradients:
reviewed halloween evening 2009 poured a very nice deep copper color with fantastic head and lacing great scent very deep bitter aromas a lot of citrus tones and a slight pine tinge great taste a nice deep maltiness with a fantastic bitter ending very nice american hops citrus with a nice earthy undertone to it goes down very nice with just the slightest hop roughness great beerWith LIME:
reviewed halloween evening 2009 poured a very nice deep copper color with fantastic head and lacing great scent very deep bitter aromas a lot of citrus tones and a slight pine tinge great taste a nice deep maltiness with a fantastic bitter ending very nice american hops citrus with a nice earthy undertone to it goes down very nice with just the slightest hop roughness great beerWith Perturbative Baseline:
reviewed halloween evening 2009 poured a very nice deep copper color with fantastic head and lacing great scent very deep bitter aromas a lot of citrus tones and a slight pine tinge great taste a nice deep maltiness with a fantastic bitter ending very nice american hops citrus with a nice earthy undertone to it goes down very nice with just the slightest hop roughness great beerExample 653
Rationale length SIS = [4, 5]With SIS Method:
this is indeed an outstanding ipa pours a burnt orange with a two inch off white foam head smells like sweet citrus and gushing grapefruit tropical pineapple papaya and a bit of pine very nice aroma taste is similarly nice the malt caramel is very understated this is a hops showcase bursting pine and sweet pink grapefruit a touch of earthy pine bittering and the nuances of tropical pineapple papaya exotic citrus carry through in the form of a lingering nuanced aftertaste extremely quaffable and enjoyable good mouthfeel if a bit light could use maybe a touch more bodyWith Integrated Gradients:
this is indeed an outstanding ipa pours a burnt orange with a two inch off white foam head smells like sweet citrus and gushing grapefruit tropical pineapple papaya and a bit of pine very nice aroma taste is similarly nice the malt caramel is very understated this is a hops showcase bursting pine and sweet pink grapefruit a touch of earthy pine bittering and the nuances of tropical pineapple papaya exotic citrus carry through in the form of a lingering nuanced aftertaste extremely quaffable and enjoyable good mouthfeel if a bit light could use maybe a touch more bodyWith LIME:
this is indeed an outstanding ipa pours a burnt orange with a two inch off white foam head smells like sweet citrus and gushing grapefruit tropical pineapple papaya and a bit of pine very nice aroma taste is similarly nice the malt caramel is very understated this is a hops showcase bursting pine and sweet pink grapefruit a touch of earthy pine bittering and the nuances of tropical pineapple papaya exotic citrus carry through in the form of a lingering nuanced aftertaste extremely quaffable and enjoyable good mouthfeel if a bit light could use maybe a touch more bodyWith Perturbative Baseline:
this is indeed an outstanding ipa pours a burnt orange with a two inch off white foam head smells like sweet citrus and gushing grapefruit tropical pineapple papaya and a bit of pine very nice aroma taste is similarly nice the malt caramel is very understated this is a hops showcase bursting pine and sweet pink grapefruit a touch of earthy pine bittering and the nuances of tropical pineapple papaya exotic citrus carry through in the form of a lingering nuanced aftertaste extremely quaffable and enjoyable good mouthfeel if a bit light could use maybe a touch more bodyExample 656
Rationale length SIS = [4, 6]With SIS Method:
12 oz bottle poured into a pint glass a cloudy rich orange amber appearance high level of carbonation with lots of perfect tiny bubbles great full white head s fruity hoppy very pleasant t sweet and citrusy at the front bitter and crisp on the way down really delicious but i do not care for the long and overly bitter aftertaste overall an interesting and above average offering m carbonation from start to end bubbly and crisp full bodied and somewhat chewy d easy to reccomend and a pleasure to drinkWith Integrated Gradients:
12 oz bottle poured into a pint glass a cloudy rich orange amber appearance high level of carbonation with lots of perfect tiny bubbles great full white head s fruity hoppy very pleasant t sweet and citrusy at the front bitter and crisp on the way down really delicious but i do not care for the long and overly bitter aftertaste overall an interesting and above average offering m carbonation from start to end bubbly and crisp full bodied and somewhat chewy d easy to reccomend and a pleasure to drinkWith LIME:
12 oz bottle poured into a pint glass a cloudy rich orange amber appearance high level of carbonation with lots of perfect tiny bubbles great full white head s fruity hoppy very pleasant t sweet and citrusy at the front bitter and crisp on the way down really delicious but i do not care for the long and overly bitter aftertaste overall an interesting and above average offering m carbonation from start to end bubbly and crisp full bodied and somewhat chewy d easy to reccomend and a pleasure to drinkWith Perturbative Baseline:
12 oz bottle poured into a pint glass a cloudy rich orange amber appearance high level of carbonation with lots of perfect tiny bubbles great full white head s fruity hoppy very pleasant t sweet and citrusy at the front bitter and crisp on the way down really delicious but i do not care for the long and overly bitter aftertaste overall an interesting and above average offering m carbonation from start to end bubbly and crisp full bodied and somewhat chewy d easy to reccomend and a pleasure to drinkExample 661
Rationale length SIS = [7]With SIS Method:
served in a brandy snifter murky chestnut colored with an inch high light brown thick head that slowly recedes leaving a ring of large bubbles around the inside edges of the glass inviting and rich aroma of baked rhubarb honey ripe fruit and hoppy bitters big flavor of fig and prune some tangy cherry balance of caramel and hops upfront some molasses and roasty malt punctuated by alcohol warmth finishes with a flourish of hops mildly sweet more prune in the finish full mouthfeel not too carbonated thick just this side of syrupy pretty drinkable but it 's a sipper with all that vapor rising upWith Integrated Gradients:
served in a brandy snifter murky chestnut colored with an inch high light brown thick head that slowly recedes leaving a ring of large bubbles around the inside edges of the glass inviting and rich aroma of baked rhubarb honey ripe fruit and hoppy bitters big flavor of fig and prune some tangy cherry balance of caramel and hops upfront some molasses and roasty malt punctuated by alcohol warmth finishes with a flourish of hops mildly sweet more prune in the finish full mouthfeel not too carbonated thick just this side of syrupy pretty drinkable but it 's a sipper with all that vapor rising upWith LIME:
served in a brandy snifter murky chestnut colored with an inch high light brown thick head that slowly recedes leaving a ring of large bubbles around the inside edges of the glass inviting and rich aroma of baked rhubarb honey ripe fruit and hoppy bitters big flavor of fig and prune some tangy cherry balance of caramel and hops upfront some molasses and roasty malt punctuated by alcohol warmth finishes with a flourish of hops mildly sweet more prune in the finish full mouthfeel not too carbonated thick just this side of syrupy pretty drinkable but it 's a sipper with all that vapor rising upWith Perturbative Baseline:
served in a brandy snifter murky chestnut colored with an inch high light brown thick head that slowly recedes leaving a ring of large bubbles around the inside edges of the glass inviting and rich aroma of baked rhubarb honey ripe fruit and hoppy bitters big flavor of fig and prune some tangy cherry balance of caramel and hops upfront some molasses and roasty malt punctuated by alcohol warmth finishes with a flourish of hops mildly sweet more prune in the finish full mouthfeel not too carbonated thick just this side of syrupy pretty drinkable but it 's a sipper with all that vapor rising upExample 663
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
gold with suspended yeasties served way too cold warmed to room temperature over an hour or so slow upward streaming bubbles modest head fantastic lace nose is full of cracked pepper and tart and spicy yeast phenols buttered bread lurks underneath powdery malt open yeast taste is much better than nose fulfilling many of the style dry tart semi sweet with a lingering bitterness coriander near buttery malts grain flavor lingers love this beer except for the lingering flavor that pops in and out goes down pretty well though there is a slight orange rind astringency i do n't particularly care for drinks well you could stick with this one your meal and beyondWith Integrated Gradients:
gold with suspended yeasties served way too cold warmed to room temperature over an hour or so slow upward streaming bubbles modest head fantastic lace nose is full of cracked pepper and tart and spicy yeast phenols buttered bread lurks underneath powdery malt open yeast taste is much better than nose fulfilling many of the style dry tart semi sweet with a lingering bitterness coriander near buttery malts grain flavor lingers love this beer except for the lingering flavor that pops in and out goes down pretty well though there is a slight orange rind astringency i do n't particularly care for drinks well you could stick with this one your meal and beyondWith LIME:
gold with suspended yeasties served way too cold warmed to room temperature over an hour or so slow upward streaming bubbles modest head fantastic lace nose is full of cracked pepper and tart and spicy yeast phenols buttered bread lurks underneath powdery malt open yeast taste is much better than nose fulfilling many of the style dry tart semi sweet with a lingering bitterness coriander near buttery malts grain flavor lingers love this beer except for the lingering flavor that pops in and out goes down pretty well though there is a slight orange rind astringency i do n't particularly care for drinks well you could stick with this one your meal and beyondWith Perturbative Baseline:
gold with suspended yeasties served way too cold warmed to room temperature over an hour or so slow upward streaming bubbles modest head fantastic lace nose is full of cracked pepper and tart and spicy yeast phenols buttered bread lurks underneath powdery malt open yeast taste is much better than nose fulfilling many of the style dry tart semi sweet with a lingering bitterness coriander near buttery malts grain flavor lingers love this beer except for the lingering flavor that pops in and out goes down pretty well though there is a slight orange rind astringency i do n't particularly care for drinks well you could stick with this one your meal and beyondExample 664
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
on tap at the brewpub december 27 2010 pours a dark brown color with a good tan head that leaves behind a bit of lacing and sticks around for awhile the nose is really nice and chocolatey really love the level they 've used under that a bit of roasted malt but this was mostly about the chocolate the taste is n't quite as nice though the chocolate notes really still stand out the feel was quite nice with a full body pretty viscous for what it is drinks quite well i 'm a big fanWith Integrated Gradients:
on tap at the brewpub december 27 2010 pours a dark brown color with a good tan head that leaves behind a bit of lacing and sticks around for awhile the nose is really nice and chocolatey really love the level they 've used under that a bit of roasted malt but this was mostly about the chocolate the taste is n't quite as nice though the chocolate notes really still stand out the feel was quite nice with a full body pretty viscous for what it is drinks quite well i 'm a big fanWith LIME:
on tap at the brewpub december 27 2010 pours a dark brown color with a good tan head that leaves behind a bit of lacing and sticks around for awhile the nose is really nice and chocolatey really love the level they 've used under that a bit of roasted malt but this was mostly about the chocolate the taste is n't quite as nice though the chocolate notes really still stand out the feel was quite nice with a full body pretty viscous for what it is drinks quite well i 'm a big fanWith Perturbative Baseline:
on tap at the brewpub december 27 2010 pours a dark brown color with a good tan head that leaves behind a bit of lacing and sticks around for awhile the nose is really nice and chocolatey really love the level they 've used under that a bit of roasted malt but this was mostly about the chocolate the taste is n't quite as nice though the chocolate notes really still stand out the feel was quite nice with a full body pretty viscous for what it is drinks quite well i 'm a big fanExample 674
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
the beer looks great a nice deep brown with a fine head the aroma screams dunkelweizen the banana clove and sweet malt notes are all at the fore a sip of this beer however reveals some big problems the main one is the level of sweetness to be sure german wheat beers typically have a sweet fruity element to them but winter wheat has a heavy overwhelming sweetness that sets into the tongue and its other facets it is n't that the beer is n't style ' i do n't really care about that but rather that it has none of the balance and craftsmanship that i detect in 's three flagship brews the modest hop bitterness which in a well made beer would suffice here under the syrupy sweet mess those last four ounces were tough to finish i want to be a fan of every beer from this brewery my heart is open so to speak that 's probably why i was so disappointed can do better than this and in a year 's time i 'll revisit this beer to see if any improvements were madeWith Integrated Gradients:
the beer looks great a nice deep brown with a fine head the aroma screams dunkelweizen the banana clove and sweet malt notes are all at the fore a sip of this beer however reveals some big problems the main one is the level of sweetness to be sure german wheat beers typically have a sweet fruity element to them but winter wheat has a heavy overwhelming sweetness that sets into the tongue and its other facets it is n't that the beer is n't style ' i do n't really care about that but rather that it has none of the balance and craftsmanship that i detect in 's three flagship brews the modest hop bitterness which in a well made beer would suffice here under the syrupy sweet mess those last four ounces were tough to finish i want to be a fan of every beer from this brewery my heart is open so to speak that 's probably why i was so disappointed can do better than this and in a year 's time i 'll revisit this beer to see if any improvements were madeWith LIME:
the beer looks great a nice deep brown with a fine head the aroma screams dunkelweizen the banana clove and sweet malt notes are all at the fore a sip of this beer however reveals some big problems the main one is the level of sweetness to be sure german wheat beers typically have a sweet fruity element to them but winter wheat has a heavy overwhelming sweetness that sets into the tongue and its other facets it is n't that the beer is n't style ' i do n't really care about that but rather that it has none of the balance and craftsmanship that i detect in 's three flagship brews the modest hop bitterness which in a well made beer would suffice here under the syrupy sweet mess those last four ounces were tough to finish i want to be a fan of every beer from this brewery my heart is open so to speak that 's probably why i was so disappointed can do better than this and in a year 's time i 'll revisit this beer to see if any improvements were madeWith Perturbative Baseline:
the beer looks great a nice deep brown with a fine head the aroma screams dunkelweizen the banana clove and sweet malt notes are all at the fore a sip of this beer however reveals some big problems the main one is the level of sweetness to be sure german wheat beers typically have a sweet fruity element to them but winter wheat has a heavy overwhelming sweetness that sets into the tongue and its other facets it is n't that the beer is n't style ' i do n't really care about that but rather that it has none of the balance and craftsmanship that i detect in 's three flagship brews the modest hop bitterness which in a well made beer would suffice here under the syrupy sweet mess those last four ounces were tough to finish i want to be a fan of every beer from this brewery my heart is open so to speak that 's probably why i was so disappointed can do better than this and in a year 's time i 'll revisit this beer to see if any improvements were madeExample 675
Rationale length SIS = [6, 10]With SIS Method:
shoes 22 oz bottle into snifter pour is opaque with a massive mocha colored head that took its time to sink into a wisp atop some nice lacing around the sides of the glass aroma has hints of licorice brown sugar and molasses with enough espresso and cocoa to go around some pine like hops balance things out nicely nicely hopped somewhat agressive with lots of pine and some grapefruit rind coffee and dark chocolate are present in the flavor with some anise lingering about no trace of the 12 5 abv which is very surprising excellent offering reminds me a bit of goose island 's with the abundant hopping ca n't believe it in at 12 5 abv hardly a trace of it in the flavor well doneWith Integrated Gradients:
shoes 22 oz bottle into snifter pour is opaque with a massive mocha colored head that took its time to sink into a wisp atop some nice lacing around the sides of the glass aroma has hints of licorice brown sugar and molasses with enough espresso and cocoa to go around some pine like hops balance things out nicely nicely hopped somewhat agressive with lots of pine and some grapefruit rind coffee and dark chocolate are present in the flavor with some anise lingering about no trace of the 12 5 abv which is very surprising excellent offering reminds me a bit of goose island 's with the abundant hopping ca n't believe it in at 12 5 abv hardly a trace of it in the flavor well doneWith LIME:
shoes 22 oz bottle into snifter pour is opaque with a massive mocha colored head that took its time to sink into a wisp atop some nice lacing around the sides of the glass aroma has hints of licorice brown sugar and molasses with enough espresso and cocoa to go around some pine like hops balance things out nicely nicely hopped somewhat agressive with lots of pine and some grapefruit rind coffee and dark chocolate are present in the flavor with some anise lingering about no trace of the 12 5 abv which is very surprising excellent offering reminds me a bit of goose island 's with the abundant hopping ca n't believe it in at 12 5 abv hardly a trace of it in the flavor well doneWith Perturbative Baseline:
shoes 22 oz bottle into snifter pour is opaque with a massive mocha colored head that took its time to sink into a wisp atop some nice lacing around the sides of the glass aroma has hints of licorice brown sugar and molasses with enough espresso and cocoa to go around some pine like hops balance things out nicely nicely hopped somewhat agressive with lots of pine and some grapefruit rind coffee and dark chocolate are present in the flavor with some anise lingering about no trace of the 12 5 abv which is very surprising excellent offering reminds me a bit of goose island 's with the abundant hopping ca n't believe it in at 12 5 abv hardly a trace of it in the flavor well doneExample 677
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
picked this up over christmas have n't gotten around to drinking it till now in march absolutely lovely looking beer pours out a clear walnut color with a good finger of foam topping it frothy and lasting smells pleasantly malty with nice notes of vanilla extreme vanilla bean flavor overwhelming everything else i consider myself a fan of vanilla but this is just too overwhelmingly vanilla no subtlety no craft such promise such failure i ended up pouring about half of the beer down the drainWith Integrated Gradients:
picked this up over christmas have n't gotten around to drinking it till now in march absolutely lovely looking beer pours out a clear walnut color with a good finger of foam topping it frothy and lasting smells pleasantly malty with nice notes of vanilla extreme vanilla bean flavor overwhelming everything else i consider myself a fan of vanilla but this is just too overwhelmingly vanilla no subtlety no craft such promise such failure i ended up pouring about half of the beer down the drainWith LIME:
picked this up over christmas have n't gotten around to drinking it till now in march absolutely lovely looking beer pours out a clear walnut color with a good finger of foam topping it frothy and lasting smells pleasantly malty with nice notes of vanilla extreme vanilla bean flavor overwhelming everything else i consider myself a fan of vanilla but this is just too overwhelmingly vanilla no subtlety no craft such promise such failure i ended up pouring about half of the beer down the drainWith Perturbative Baseline:
picked this up over christmas have n't gotten around to drinking it till now in march absolutely lovely looking beer pours out a clear walnut color with a good finger of foam topping it frothy and lasting smells pleasantly malty with nice notes of vanilla extreme vanilla bean flavor overwhelming everything else i consider myself a fan of vanilla but this is just too overwhelmingly vanilla no subtlety no craft such promise such failure i ended up pouring about half of the beer down the drainExample 680
Rationale length SIS = [4, 6]With SIS Method:
12 oz bottle thanks to for hooking me up with this one enjoyed mostly at approx cellar temp do n't even attempt to drink this straight out of the fridge the first couple sips i had were too cold for this to show it 's true character pours a very dark muddy reddish brown beige head oak vanilla burnt cocoa aromas surge from the glass flavor has it 's share of dark chocolate a ton of it actually vanilla and coffee with the noticeable oaky bourbon flair of course the alcohol is not shy in this brew and you can definitely pick it up with every sip medium bodied could be a bit more thick and not hurt my feelings much if you 're a sucker for dark chocolate and or like bourbon aged beers then you need to find this somewhereWith Integrated Gradients:
12 oz bottle thanks to for hooking me up with this one enjoyed mostly at approx cellar temp do n't even attempt to drink this straight out of the fridge the first couple sips i had were too cold for this to show it 's true character pours a very dark muddy reddish brown beige head oak vanilla burnt cocoa aromas surge from the glass flavor has it 's share of dark chocolate a ton of it actually vanilla and coffee with the noticeable oaky bourbon flair of course the alcohol is not shy in this brew and you can definitely pick it up with every sip medium bodied could be a bit more thick and not hurt my feelings much if you 're a sucker for dark chocolate and or like bourbon aged beers then you need to find this somewhereWith LIME:
12 oz bottle thanks to for hooking me up with this one enjoyed mostly at approx cellar temp do n't even attempt to drink this straight out of the fridge the first couple sips i had were too cold for this to show it 's true character pours a very dark muddy reddish brown beige head oak vanilla burnt cocoa aromas surge from the glass flavor has it 's share of dark chocolate a ton of it actually vanilla and coffee with the noticeable oaky bourbon flair of course the alcohol is not shy in this brew and you can definitely pick it up with every sip medium bodied could be a bit more thick and not hurt my feelings much if you 're a sucker for dark chocolate and or like bourbon aged beers then you need to find this somewhereWith Perturbative Baseline:
12 oz bottle thanks to for hooking me up with this one enjoyed mostly at approx cellar temp do n't even attempt to drink this straight out of the fridge the first couple sips i had were too cold for this to show it 's true character pours a very dark muddy reddish brown beige head oak vanilla burnt cocoa aromas surge from the glass flavor has it 's share of dark chocolate a ton of it actually vanilla and coffee with the noticeable oaky bourbon flair of course the alcohol is not shy in this brew and you can definitely pick it up with every sip medium bodied could be a bit more thick and not hurt my feelings much if you 're a sucker for dark chocolate and or like bourbon aged beers then you need to find this somewhereExample 683
Rationale length SIS = [8]With SIS Method:
when i began homebrewing about 15 years ago i needed bottles bass was my beer of choice to accomplish the mission no need to buy bottles with nothing in them right light honey caramel orange yellow color head is very dense very thick and keeps going until the end of the beer smell is a nice blend of sweet and hop sharp with the hops edging out by a bit taste was a bit mild some creamy sweetness that moves more towards hop toward the end malt flavors were mild and the hops stepped out a bit more bordering on thin and low carbonation i 'll give the drinkability just over average because it 's not unpleasant nor bad just not awesomeWith Integrated Gradients:
when i began homebrewing about 15 years ago i needed bottles bass was my beer of choice to accomplish the mission no need to buy bottles with nothing in them right light honey caramel orange yellow color head is very dense very thick and keeps going until the end of the beer smell is a nice blend of sweet and hop sharp with the hops edging out by a bit taste was a bit mild some creamy sweetness that moves more towards hop toward the end malt flavors were mild and the hops stepped out a bit more bordering on thin and low carbonation i 'll give the drinkability just over average because it 's not unpleasant nor bad just not awesomeWith LIME:
when i began homebrewing about 15 years ago i needed bottles bass was my beer of choice to accomplish the mission no need to buy bottles with nothing in them right light honey caramel orange yellow color head is very dense very thick and keeps going until the end of the beer smell is a nice blend of sweet and hop sharp with the hops edging out by a bit taste was a bit mild some creamy sweetness that moves more towards hop toward the end malt flavors were mild and the hops stepped out a bit more bordering on thin and low carbonation i 'll give the drinkability just over average because it 's not unpleasant nor bad just not awesomeWith Perturbative Baseline:
when i began homebrewing about 15 years ago i needed bottles bass was my beer of choice to accomplish the mission no need to buy bottles with nothing in them right light honey caramel orange yellow color head is very dense very thick and keeps going until the end of the beer smell is a nice blend of sweet and hop sharp with the hops edging out by a bit taste was a bit mild some creamy sweetness that moves more towards hop toward the end malt flavors were mild and the hops stepped out a bit more bordering on thin and low carbonation i 'll give the drinkability just over average because it 's not unpleasant nor bad just not awesomeExample 686
Rationale length SIS = [4, 7]With SIS Method:
bomber into goblet on 12 19 08 courtesy of a medium amber light copper colored body with half a finger of off white head and modest carbonation head flared up to a fluffy cap with each swirl of the glass s huge west coast nose with piney and grapefruit hops supported by caramel malt big pungent hop nose t extremely aggressive hoppy character for a plain old ipa with plenty of pine resin and citrus hop bitterness there 's also a bit of sweet caramel malt present but the hops definitely supreme here m medium body with oily texture and a dry bitter finish that lingers on the palate for quite a while d man this was hoppier than some ipas i 've had in the past this one 's bitter so pucker upWith Integrated Gradients:
bomber into goblet on 12 19 08 courtesy of a medium amber light copper colored body with half a finger of off white head and modest carbonation head flared up to a fluffy cap with each swirl of the glass s huge west coast nose with piney and grapefruit hops supported by caramel malt big pungent hop nose t extremely aggressive hoppy character for a plain old ipa with plenty of pine resin and citrus hop bitterness there 's also a bit of sweet caramel malt present but the hops definitely supreme here m medium body with oily texture and a dry bitter finish that lingers on the palate for quite a while d man this was hoppier than some ipas i 've had in the past this one 's bitter so pucker upWith LIME:
bomber into goblet on 12 19 08 courtesy of a medium amber light copper colored body with half a finger of off white head and modest carbonation head flared up to a fluffy cap with each swirl of the glass s huge west coast nose with piney and grapefruit hops supported by caramel malt big pungent hop nose t extremely aggressive hoppy character for a plain old ipa with plenty of pine resin and citrus hop bitterness there 's also a bit of sweet caramel malt present but the hops definitely supreme here m medium body with oily texture and a dry bitter finish that lingers on the palate for quite a while d man this was hoppier than some ipas i 've had in the past this one 's bitter so pucker upWith Perturbative Baseline:
bomber into goblet on 12 19 08 courtesy of a medium amber light copper colored body with half a finger of off white head and modest carbonation head flared up to a fluffy cap with each swirl of the glass s huge west coast nose with piney and grapefruit hops supported by caramel malt big pungent hop nose t extremely aggressive hoppy character for a plain old ipa with plenty of pine resin and citrus hop bitterness there 's also a bit of sweet caramel malt present but the hops definitely supreme here m medium body with oily texture and a dry bitter finish that lingers on the palate for quite a while d man this was hoppier than some ipas i 've had in the past this one 's bitter so pucker upExample 689
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
a straw yellow with hefe cloudiness about a half inch of head that does not fast and leaves a good amount of lacing s sweet bannana aroma yeasty smell that all hefes have is very present and very nice t the bannana flavor that the aroma hinted at comes out theres a nice lemony tart flavor and the wheat flavor really compliments the other flavors well m medium bodied with above average carbonation overall this is my favorite hefe very enjoyable and very refreshingWith Integrated Gradients:
a straw yellow with hefe cloudiness about a half inch of head that does not fast and leaves a good amount of lacing s sweet bannana aroma yeasty smell that all hefes have is very present and very nice t the bannana flavor that the aroma hinted at comes out theres a nice lemony tart flavor and the wheat flavor really compliments the other flavors well m medium bodied with above average carbonation overall this is my favorite hefe very enjoyable and very refreshingWith LIME:
a straw yellow with hefe cloudiness about a half inch of head that does not fast and leaves a good amount of lacing s sweet bannana aroma yeasty smell that all hefes have is very present and very nice t the bannana flavor that the aroma hinted at comes out theres a nice lemony tart flavor and the wheat flavor really compliments the other flavors well m medium bodied with above average carbonation overall this is my favorite hefe very enjoyable and very refreshingWith Perturbative Baseline:
a straw yellow with hefe cloudiness about a half inch of head that does not fast and leaves a good amount of lacing s sweet bannana aroma yeasty smell that all hefes have is very present and very nice t the bannana flavor that the aroma hinted at comes out theres a nice lemony tart flavor and the wheat flavor really compliments the other flavors well m medium bodied with above average carbonation overall this is my favorite hefe very enjoyable and very refreshingExample 690
Rationale length SIS = [5, 6]With SIS Method:
4 13 2005 7 99 750 ml 10 00 production date 11 23 2004 pours a dark brown with hints of red intermingled fine bubbles line the glass and lead to a medium tan white head that settles rapidly leaving no lace mildly piquant with scents of ripe fig and tropical fruits an assertive sweetness from candied sugar presents itself as well slightly masking a healthy dose of alcohol rich ripe fruit swirls on the tongue with it plum cherry and a touch of sweetness fairly reminiscent of chose but with a touch more alcohol presence mouthfeel is viscous and sticky with a slight mouth puckering tartness in the finish this is an excellent offering yet again from unibroue alcohol is expertly masked making this deceptively drinkableWith Integrated Gradients:
4 13 2005 7 99 750 ml 10 00 production date 11 23 2004 pours a dark brown with hints of red intermingled fine bubbles line the glass and lead to a medium tan white head that settles rapidly leaving no lace mildly piquant with scents of ripe fig and tropical fruits an assertive sweetness from candied sugar presents itself as well slightly masking a healthy dose of alcohol rich ripe fruit swirls on the tongue with it plum cherry and a touch of sweetness fairly reminiscent of chose but with a touch more alcohol presence mouthfeel is viscous and sticky with a slight mouth puckering tartness in the finish this is an excellent offering yet again from unibroue alcohol is expertly masked making this deceptively drinkableWith LIME:
4 13 2005 7 99 750 ml 10 00 production date 11 23 2004 pours a dark brown with hints of red intermingled fine bubbles line the glass and lead to a medium tan white head that settles rapidly leaving no lace mildly piquant with scents of ripe fig and tropical fruits an assertive sweetness from candied sugar presents itself as well slightly masking a healthy dose of alcohol rich ripe fruit swirls on the tongue with it plum cherry and a touch of sweetness fairly reminiscent of chose but with a touch more alcohol presence mouthfeel is viscous and sticky with a slight mouth puckering tartness in the finish this is an excellent offering yet again from unibroue alcohol is expertly masked making this deceptively drinkableWith Perturbative Baseline:
4 13 2005 7 99 750 ml 10 00 production date 11 23 2004 pours a dark brown with hints of red intermingled fine bubbles line the glass and lead to a medium tan white head that settles rapidly leaving no lace mildly piquant with scents of ripe fig and tropical fruits an assertive sweetness from candied sugar presents itself as well slightly masking a healthy dose of alcohol rich ripe fruit swirls on the tongue with it plum cherry and a touch of sweetness fairly reminiscent of chose but with a touch more alcohol presence mouthfeel is viscous and sticky with a slight mouth puckering tartness in the finish this is an excellent offering yet again from unibroue alcohol is expertly masked making this deceptively drinkableExample 691
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
a nice showing from the get go here super fluffy beige head with lacing hey nice legs on this one eh deep in the nose with an over abundance of malt syrup and pear the mouthfeel continues in the malt syrup direction yet proves to be more enjoyably rich than flabby more malt and sweet pear in the mouth man this is a real fun beer to warm up to the concentration of malt and the subtle entrance of fruit in the way of roasted pear tart cherry and red berry make for a complex taste experience pretty to the end with washes of vanilla and bittersweet hop i 'd love to be on this pirate ship during a storm maybe finishes moderately candied and warm check your reviews for spelling to see if your not quite buzzed and beginning to makeWith Integrated Gradients:
a nice showing from the get go here super fluffy beige head with lacing hey nice legs on this one eh deep in the nose with an over abundance of malt syrup and pear the mouthfeel continues in the malt syrup direction yet proves to be more enjoyably rich than flabby more malt and sweet pear in the mouth man this is a real fun beer to warm up to the concentration of malt and the subtle entrance of fruit in the way of roasted pear tart cherry and red berry make for a complex taste experience pretty to the end with washes of vanilla and bittersweet hop i 'd love to be on this pirate ship during a storm maybe finishes moderately candied and warm check your reviews for spelling to see if your not quite buzzed and beginning to makeWith LIME:
a nice showing from the get go here super fluffy beige head with lacing hey nice legs on this one eh deep in the nose with an over abundance of malt syrup and pear the mouthfeel continues in the malt syrup direction yet proves to be more enjoyably rich than flabby more malt and sweet pear in the mouth man this is a real fun beer to warm up to the concentration of malt and the subtle entrance of fruit in the way of roasted pear tart cherry and red berry make for a complex taste experience pretty to the end with washes of vanilla and bittersweet hop i 'd love to be on this pirate ship during a storm maybe finishes moderately candied and warm check your reviews for spelling to see if your not quite buzzed and beginning to makeWith Perturbative Baseline:
a nice showing from the get go here super fluffy beige head with lacing hey nice legs on this one eh deep in the nose with an over abundance of malt syrup and pear the mouthfeel continues in the malt syrup direction yet proves to be more enjoyably rich than flabby more malt and sweet pear in the mouth man this is a real fun beer to warm up to the concentration of malt and the subtle entrance of fruit in the way of roasted pear tart cherry and red berry make for a complex taste experience pretty to the end with washes of vanilla and bittersweet hop i 'd love to be on this pirate ship during a storm maybe finishes moderately candied and warm check your reviews for spelling to see if your not quite buzzed and beginning to makeExample 692
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
a good sweet dark beer a a dark mahogany that is quite transparent nice 2 finger head with a vigorous pour that leaves some lacing s smells like sugary sweet raisons with a hint of alcohol t taste is pleasingly sweet in the mouth but has a sorta stingy aftertaste that requires you to put something else in your mouth also got a hint of roasted malts m feels pretty good in the mouth but i think a ' brew should be heavier d drinks great for the high abv if you 're in the mood for something sweetWith Integrated Gradients:
a good sweet dark beer a a dark mahogany that is quite transparent nice 2 finger head with a vigorous pour that leaves some lacing s smells like sugary sweet raisons with a hint of alcohol t taste is pleasingly sweet in the mouth but has a sorta stingy aftertaste that requires you to put something else in your mouth also got a hint of roasted malts m feels pretty good in the mouth but i think a ' brew should be heavier d drinks great for the high abv if you 're in the mood for something sweetWith LIME:
a good sweet dark beer a a dark mahogany that is quite transparent nice 2 finger head with a vigorous pour that leaves some lacing s smells like sugary sweet raisons with a hint of alcohol t taste is pleasingly sweet in the mouth but has a sorta stingy aftertaste that requires you to put something else in your mouth also got a hint of roasted malts m feels pretty good in the mouth but i think a ' brew should be heavier d drinks great for the high abv if you 're in the mood for something sweetWith Perturbative Baseline:
a good sweet dark beer a a dark mahogany that is quite transparent nice 2 finger head with a vigorous pour that leaves some lacing s smells like sugary sweet raisons with a hint of alcohol t taste is pleasingly sweet in the mouth but has a sorta stingy aftertaste that requires you to put something else in your mouth also got a hint of roasted malts m feels pretty good in the mouth but i think a ' brew should be heavier d drinks great for the high abv if you 're in the mood for something sweetExample 694
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
being a relative when it comes to imperial ipa and quality beer in general i ca n't help but think that maybe maharaja has spoiled me looks beautiful served on draft in a small brandy snifter looks like a burnt orange to me the smell is amazing a wonderful combination of citrus hops and some other fruity sweetness that i ca n't really place the taste is probably even better than the smell it 's a perfect balance of hops and malt i lack the beer to truly do maharaja justice but i 'll just say it 's a fantastic beer and the best ipa i 've ever had to date my only complaint is that i did n't discover this beer years ago i could drink way too many of theseWith Integrated Gradients:
being a relative when it comes to imperial ipa and quality beer in general i ca n't help but think that maybe maharaja has spoiled me looks beautiful served on draft in a small brandy snifter looks like a burnt orange to me the smell is amazing a wonderful combination of citrus hops and some other fruity sweetness that i ca n't really place the taste is probably even better than the smell it 's a perfect balance of hops and malt i lack the beer to truly do maharaja justice but i 'll just say it 's a fantastic beer and the best ipa i 've ever had to date my only complaint is that i did n't discover this beer years ago i could drink way too many of theseWith LIME:
being a relative when it comes to imperial ipa and quality beer in general i ca n't help but think that maybe maharaja has spoiled me looks beautiful served on draft in a small brandy snifter looks like a burnt orange to me the smell is amazing a wonderful combination of citrus hops and some other fruity sweetness that i ca n't really place the taste is probably even better than the smell it 's a perfect balance of hops and malt i lack the beer to truly do maharaja justice but i 'll just say it 's a fantastic beer and the best ipa i 've ever had to date my only complaint is that i did n't discover this beer years ago i could drink way too many of theseWith Perturbative Baseline:
being a relative when it comes to imperial ipa and quality beer in general i ca n't help but think that maybe maharaja has spoiled me looks beautiful served on draft in a small brandy snifter looks like a burnt orange to me the smell is amazing a wonderful combination of citrus hops and some other fruity sweetness that i ca n't really place the taste is probably even better than the smell it 's a perfect balance of hops and malt i lack the beer to truly do maharaja justice but i 'll just say it 's a fantastic beer and the best ipa i 've ever had to date my only complaint is that i did n't discover this beer years ago i could drink way too many of theseExample 698
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
bonus bottle from thanks bro pours dark gold with a heavy chill haze and a half inch head of white foam retention is moderate and a few streaks of lacework appear for the duration aromatics are a blend of biscuity malt pine sap citrus fruit and pineapple skin not incredibly pungent or floral but square on and crisp for a standard ipa medium bodied drying and minerally crisp dried citrus fruits and spruce on the pallet some lightly toasted malt follows through and a smidge of warming alcohol drying and firmly bitter with a nod finishes with pineapple skins biscuit malt and mild grapefruit with apricots tasty enough and this ones seeming pretty fresh i 'd have another oneWith Integrated Gradients:
bonus bottle from thanks bro pours dark gold with a heavy chill haze and a half inch head of white foam retention is moderate and a few streaks of lacework appear for the duration aromatics are a blend of biscuity malt pine sap citrus fruit and pineapple skin not incredibly pungent or floral but square on and crisp for a standard ipa medium bodied drying and minerally crisp dried citrus fruits and spruce on the pallet some lightly toasted malt follows through and a smidge of warming alcohol drying and firmly bitter with a nod finishes with pineapple skins biscuit malt and mild grapefruit with apricots tasty enough and this ones seeming pretty fresh i 'd have another oneWith LIME:
bonus bottle from thanks bro pours dark gold with a heavy chill haze and a half inch head of white foam retention is moderate and a few streaks of lacework appear for the duration aromatics are a blend of biscuity malt pine sap citrus fruit and pineapple skin not incredibly pungent or floral but square on and crisp for a standard ipa medium bodied drying and minerally crisp dried citrus fruits and spruce on the pallet some lightly toasted malt follows through and a smidge of warming alcohol drying and firmly bitter with a nod finishes with pineapple skins biscuit malt and mild grapefruit with apricots tasty enough and this ones seeming pretty fresh i 'd have another oneWith Perturbative Baseline:
bonus bottle from thanks bro pours dark gold with a heavy chill haze and a half inch head of white foam retention is moderate and a few streaks of lacework appear for the duration aromatics are a blend of biscuity malt pine sap citrus fruit and pineapple skin not incredibly pungent or floral but square on and crisp for a standard ipa medium bodied drying and minerally crisp dried citrus fruits and spruce on the pallet some lightly toasted malt follows through and a smidge of warming alcohol drying and firmly bitter with a nod finishes with pineapple skins biscuit malt and mild grapefruit with apricots tasty enough and this ones seeming pretty fresh i 'd have another oneExample 700
Rationale length SIS = [7]With SIS Method:
04 one of the few cloudy ones a hazy amber swirls under a nice high rounded head the sour scent from the citrusy orangey hops rises up from the fruity appley malt base lots of orange popping up all over this one the juicy finish keeps you from getting too dryWith Integrated Gradients:
04 one of the few cloudy ones a hazy amber swirls under a nice high rounded head the sour scent from the citrusy orangey hops rises up from the fruity appley malt base lots of orange popping up all over this one the juicy finish keeps you from getting too dryWith LIME:
04 one of the few cloudy ones a hazy amber swirls under a nice high rounded head the sour scent from the citrusy orangey hops rises up from the fruity appley malt base lots of orange popping up all over this one the juicy finish keeps you from getting too dryWith Perturbative Baseline:
04 one of the few cloudy ones a hazy amber swirls under a nice high rounded head the sour scent from the citrusy orangey hops rises up from the fruity appley malt base lots of orange popping up all over this one the juicy finish keeps you from getting too dryExample 702
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
my buddy brought this back from a trip with his brother down south i enjoyed it a lot even though i am not a regular stout drinker a huge tan creamy head on top of a super black viscous liquid s lots of roasted malt coffee chocolate some caramel some bourbon and oak in the back of my nose t a lot of bourbon up front with coffee bitterness on swallow the bourbon completely overwhelmed any more subtle flavors on the first sip as you adjust to the bourbon the roasted malt flavors appear m thin with high carbonation probably my least favorite part of the beer d nice sipping beer i picture drinking this on a warm summer evening at a pig roast eating pulled pork the bourbon finish is tasteful the burnt faint background brings depth to the beer very enjoyable beerWith Integrated Gradients:
my buddy brought this back from a trip with his brother down south i enjoyed it a lot even though i am not a regular stout drinker a huge tan creamy head on top of a super black viscous liquid s lots of roasted malt coffee chocolate some caramel some bourbon and oak in the back of my nose t a lot of bourbon up front with coffee bitterness on swallow the bourbon completely overwhelmed any more subtle flavors on the first sip as you adjust to the bourbon the roasted malt flavors appear m thin with high carbonation probably my least favorite part of the beer d nice sipping beer i picture drinking this on a warm summer evening at a pig roast eating pulled pork the bourbon finish is tasteful the burnt faint background brings depth to the beer very enjoyable beerWith LIME:
my buddy brought this back from a trip with his brother down south i enjoyed it a lot even though i am not a regular stout drinker a huge tan creamy head on top of a super black viscous liquid s lots of roasted malt coffee chocolate some caramel some bourbon and oak in the back of my nose t a lot of bourbon up front with coffee bitterness on swallow the bourbon completely overwhelmed any more subtle flavors on the first sip as you adjust to the bourbon the roasted malt flavors appear m thin with high carbonation probably my least favorite part of the beer d nice sipping beer i picture drinking this on a warm summer evening at a pig roast eating pulled pork the bourbon finish is tasteful the burnt faint background brings depth to the beer very enjoyable beerWith Perturbative Baseline:
my buddy brought this back from a trip with his brother down south i enjoyed it a lot even though i am not a regular stout drinker a huge tan creamy head on top of a super black viscous liquid s lots of roasted malt coffee chocolate some caramel some bourbon and oak in the back of my nose t a lot of bourbon up front with coffee bitterness on swallow the bourbon completely overwhelmed any more subtle flavors on the first sip as you adjust to the bourbon the roasted malt flavors appear m thin with high carbonation probably my least favorite part of the beer d nice sipping beer i picture drinking this on a warm summer evening at a pig roast eating pulled pork the bourbon finish is tasteful the burnt faint background brings depth to the beer very enjoyable beerExample 703
Rationale length SIS = [4, 7]With SIS Method:
pours a straw colored hazy golden yellow with a vibrant foamy white head of big carbonation quickly dissipating leaving little lacing in the glass the fresh pleasant hop aroma wafts from the glass featuring floral scents and citrus zest also a hint of straw or grass and just a touch earthy big floral hops wheat yeast perhaps just a hint of pepper and lemon or similar citrus flavor generous carbonation light to medium bodied and a great palate this is a great beer for everyone enough flavor for the true beer lover but no so aggressive it turns away the novice also extremely easy to drink a fewWith Integrated Gradients:
pours a straw colored hazy golden yellow with a vibrant foamy white head of big carbonation quickly dissipating leaving little lacing in the glass the fresh pleasant hop aroma wafts from the glass featuring floral scents and citrus zest also a hint of straw or grass and just a touch earthy big floral hops wheat yeast perhaps just a hint of pepper and lemon or similar citrus flavor generous carbonation light to medium bodied and a great palate this is a great beer for everyone enough flavor for the true beer lover but no so aggressive it turns away the novice also extremely easy to drink a fewWith LIME:
pours a straw colored hazy golden yellow with a vibrant foamy white head of big carbonation quickly dissipating leaving little lacing in the glass the fresh pleasant hop aroma wafts from the glass featuring floral scents and citrus zest also a hint of straw or grass and just a touch earthy big floral hops wheat yeast perhaps just a hint of pepper and lemon or similar citrus flavor generous carbonation light to medium bodied and a great palate this is a great beer for everyone enough flavor for the true beer lover but no so aggressive it turns away the novice also extremely easy to drink a fewWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours a straw colored hazy golden yellow with a vibrant foamy white head of big carbonation quickly dissipating leaving little lacing in the glass the fresh pleasant hop aroma wafts from the glass featuring floral scents and citrus zest also a hint of straw or grass and just a touch earthy big floral hops wheat yeast perhaps just a hint of pepper and lemon or similar citrus flavor generous carbonation light to medium bodied and a great palate this is a great beer for everyone enough flavor for the true beer lover but no so aggressive it turns away the novice also extremely easy to drink a fewExample 707
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
2010 bottle served cool in a st b goblet a casual pour yielded a finger of light beige head atop a cloudy brown liquid the color of cider in the fall the head faded fast leaving little to no lacing the aroma was rich with sweet malt candied dark fruit and an earthiness that images of being outdoors in a forest the taste followed the nose closely figs and plums sugary sweet malts and a slight spiciness with a light alcohol finish the mouthfeel was pleasant it was full bodied with medium but pronounced carbonation overall it was a very satisfying beer to sit and slowly enjoyWith Integrated Gradients:
2010 bottle served cool in a st b goblet a casual pour yielded a finger of light beige head atop a cloudy brown liquid the color of cider in the fall the head faded fast leaving little to no lacing the aroma was rich with sweet malt candied dark fruit and an earthiness that images of being outdoors in a forest the taste followed the nose closely figs and plums sugary sweet malts and a slight spiciness with a light alcohol finish the mouthfeel was pleasant it was full bodied with medium but pronounced carbonation overall it was a very satisfying beer to sit and slowly enjoyWith LIME:
2010 bottle served cool in a st b goblet a casual pour yielded a finger of light beige head atop a cloudy brown liquid the color of cider in the fall the head faded fast leaving little to no lacing the aroma was rich with sweet malt candied dark fruit and an earthiness that images of being outdoors in a forest the taste followed the nose closely figs and plums sugary sweet malts and a slight spiciness with a light alcohol finish the mouthfeel was pleasant it was full bodied with medium but pronounced carbonation overall it was a very satisfying beer to sit and slowly enjoyWith Perturbative Baseline:
2010 bottle served cool in a st b goblet a casual pour yielded a finger of light beige head atop a cloudy brown liquid the color of cider in the fall the head faded fast leaving little to no lacing the aroma was rich with sweet malt candied dark fruit and an earthiness that images of being outdoors in a forest the taste followed the nose closely figs and plums sugary sweet malts and a slight spiciness with a light alcohol finish the mouthfeel was pleasant it was full bodied with medium but pronounced carbonation overall it was a very satisfying beer to sit and slowly enjoyExample 709
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
thanks to for giving me an opportunity to try this huge beer a almost a finger of tan head with a very aggressive pour pitch black with light brown only visible in the light some retention but no lacing s coffee beans bitter chocolate oatmeal and toasty notes t m huge espresso flavors like drinking a starbucks super viscous mouthfeel and low carbonation silky smooth to boot more coffee a burnt characteristic really comes out as the beer warms did i mention coffee d a great sipper but also incredibly drinkable for such a huge mouthfeel and flavor very tastyWith Integrated Gradients:
thanks to for giving me an opportunity to try this huge beer a almost a finger of tan head with a very aggressive pour pitch black with light brown only visible in the light some retention but no lacing s coffee beans bitter chocolate oatmeal and toasty notes t m huge espresso flavors like drinking a starbucks super viscous mouthfeel and low carbonation silky smooth to boot more coffee a burnt characteristic really comes out as the beer warms did i mention coffee d a great sipper but also incredibly drinkable for such a huge mouthfeel and flavor very tastyWith LIME:
thanks to for giving me an opportunity to try this huge beer a almost a finger of tan head with a very aggressive pour pitch black with light brown only visible in the light some retention but no lacing s coffee beans bitter chocolate oatmeal and toasty notes t m huge espresso flavors like drinking a starbucks super viscous mouthfeel and low carbonation silky smooth to boot more coffee a burnt characteristic really comes out as the beer warms did i mention coffee d a great sipper but also incredibly drinkable for such a huge mouthfeel and flavor very tastyWith Perturbative Baseline:
thanks to for giving me an opportunity to try this huge beer a almost a finger of tan head with a very aggressive pour pitch black with light brown only visible in the light some retention but no lacing s coffee beans bitter chocolate oatmeal and toasty notes t m huge espresso flavors like drinking a starbucks super viscous mouthfeel and low carbonation silky smooth to boot more coffee a burnt characteristic really comes out as the beer warms did i mention coffee d a great sipper but also incredibly drinkable for such a huge mouthfeel and flavor very tastyExample 713
Rationale length SIS = [3, 5]With SIS Method:
appearance golden honey slightly orange it 's a little opaque it has a weak head with minimal retention smell a huge dose of bread pale malts there is a huge blast of very citric hops taste wow this taste great it has a good blend of cocoa malts very bitter piney hops slight tropical fruit sweetness very bitter finish mouthfeel medium bodied with a chalky finish drinkability good but not quite as enjoyable as the pliny the elder which she had beforeWith Integrated Gradients:
appearance golden honey slightly orange it 's a little opaque it has a weak head with minimal retention smell a huge dose of bread pale malts there is a huge blast of very citric hops taste wow this taste great it has a good blend of cocoa malts very bitter piney hops slight tropical fruit sweetness very bitter finish mouthfeel medium bodied with a chalky finish drinkability good but not quite as enjoyable as the pliny the elder which she had beforeWith LIME:
appearance golden honey slightly orange it 's a little opaque it has a weak head with minimal retention smell a huge dose of bread pale malts there is a huge blast of very citric hops taste wow this taste great it has a good blend of cocoa malts very bitter piney hops slight tropical fruit sweetness very bitter finish mouthfeel medium bodied with a chalky finish drinkability good but not quite as enjoyable as the pliny the elder which she had beforeWith Perturbative Baseline:
appearance golden honey slightly orange it 's a little opaque it has a weak head with minimal retention smell a huge dose of bread pale malts there is a huge blast of very citric hops taste wow this taste great it has a good blend of cocoa malts very bitter piney hops slight tropical fruit sweetness very bitter finish mouthfeel medium bodied with a chalky finish drinkability good but not quite as enjoyable as the pliny the elder which she had beforeExample 714
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
2010 bottle thanks to mike thanks mike 09 and 10 bottles pours pitch black with tan head aroma is coffee chocolate and dark fruit the 09 had more toffee caramel and butterscotch notes the 10 had more malt roastiness and hops heavy mouthfeel flavors followed the nose with both bottles there were complex layers of roast chocolate caramel and molasses the toffee caramel flavors were more pronounced in the 1 year aged bottle that 's why i preferred the aged bottle more both excellent beers it reminded me a lot of cigar city zhukov 's imperial stout great beerWith Integrated Gradients:
2010 bottle thanks to mike thanks mike 09 and 10 bottles pours pitch black with tan head aroma is coffee chocolate and dark fruit the 09 had more toffee caramel and butterscotch notes the 10 had more malt roastiness and hops heavy mouthfeel flavors followed the nose with both bottles there were complex layers of roast chocolate caramel and molasses the toffee caramel flavors were more pronounced in the 1 year aged bottle that 's why i preferred the aged bottle more both excellent beers it reminded me a lot of cigar city zhukov 's imperial stout great beerWith LIME:
2010 bottle thanks to mike thanks mike 09 and 10 bottles pours pitch black with tan head aroma is coffee chocolate and dark fruit the 09 had more toffee caramel and butterscotch notes the 10 had more malt roastiness and hops heavy mouthfeel flavors followed the nose with both bottles there were complex layers of roast chocolate caramel and molasses the toffee caramel flavors were more pronounced in the 1 year aged bottle that 's why i preferred the aged bottle more both excellent beers it reminded me a lot of cigar city zhukov 's imperial stout great beerWith Perturbative Baseline:
2010 bottle thanks to mike thanks mike 09 and 10 bottles pours pitch black with tan head aroma is coffee chocolate and dark fruit the 09 had more toffee caramel and butterscotch notes the 10 had more malt roastiness and hops heavy mouthfeel flavors followed the nose with both bottles there were complex layers of roast chocolate caramel and molasses the toffee caramel flavors were more pronounced in the 1 year aged bottle that 's why i preferred the aged bottle more both excellent beers it reminded me a lot of cigar city zhukov 's imperial stout great beerExample 740
Rationale length SIS = [4, 7]With SIS Method:
a the pour is an amber sort of color with a nice finger 's worth of off white head s a very pleasant citrus hop aroma of grapefruits and oranges along with a very nice pine note a bit of sweet caramel malt underneath t there is a bit more malt sweetness than i generally prefer for an ipa but the piney hops provide a really excellent bitterness to the beer the citrus notes are more subtle but quite pleasant m medium both in terms of body and carbonation with a nice bitter finish d this was really nice and i always enjoy trying a beer from a new to me brewery i would definitely give this one another goWith Integrated Gradients:
a the pour is an amber sort of color with a nice finger 's worth of off white head s a very pleasant citrus hop aroma of grapefruits and oranges along with a very nice pine note a bit of sweet caramel malt underneath t there is a bit more malt sweetness than i generally prefer for an ipa but the piney hops provide a really excellent bitterness to the beer the citrus notes are more subtle but quite pleasant m medium both in terms of body and carbonation with a nice bitter finish d this was really nice and i always enjoy trying a beer from a new to me brewery i would definitely give this one another goWith LIME:
a the pour is an amber sort of color with a nice finger 's worth of off white head s a very pleasant citrus hop aroma of grapefruits and oranges along with a very nice pine note a bit of sweet caramel malt underneath t there is a bit more malt sweetness than i generally prefer for an ipa but the piney hops provide a really excellent bitterness to the beer the citrus notes are more subtle but quite pleasant m medium both in terms of body and carbonation with a nice bitter finish d this was really nice and i always enjoy trying a beer from a new to me brewery i would definitely give this one another goWith Perturbative Baseline:
a the pour is an amber sort of color with a nice finger 's worth of off white head s a very pleasant citrus hop aroma of grapefruits and oranges along with a very nice pine note a bit of sweet caramel malt underneath t there is a bit more malt sweetness than i generally prefer for an ipa but the piney hops provide a really excellent bitterness to the beer the citrus notes are more subtle but quite pleasant m medium both in terms of body and carbonation with a nice bitter finish d this was really nice and i always enjoy trying a beer from a new to me brewery i would definitely give this one another goExample 741
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
12 oz a orange tinged light amber a nice head that does n't quite fully dissipate and leaves beautiful lacing down my mug s piney grapefruit hops that 's about it the low spot of the beer t love the flavor complexity of racer five initial pine grapefruit hops much like the nose but then it smooths out to a biscuit malt flavor with that wonderful apricot sweetness ends with a bitterness dryness that 's just enough to make you want the next sip m feels thicker than it looks with just enough carbonation almost creamy initially in the mouth d really really nice change up from most ipa 's highly drinkable i really enjoy this as a change up to the normal dogfish head 60 min smuttynose and victory hop devil that are readily available in my areaWith Integrated Gradients:
12 oz a orange tinged light amber a nice head that does n't quite fully dissipate and leaves beautiful lacing down my mug s piney grapefruit hops that 's about it the low spot of the beer t love the flavor complexity of racer five initial pine grapefruit hops much like the nose but then it smooths out to a biscuit malt flavor with that wonderful apricot sweetness ends with a bitterness dryness that 's just enough to make you want the next sip m feels thicker than it looks with just enough carbonation almost creamy initially in the mouth d really really nice change up from most ipa 's highly drinkable i really enjoy this as a change up to the normal dogfish head 60 min smuttynose and victory hop devil that are readily available in my areaWith LIME:
12 oz a orange tinged light amber a nice head that does n't quite fully dissipate and leaves beautiful lacing down my mug s piney grapefruit hops that 's about it the low spot of the beer t love the flavor complexity of racer five initial pine grapefruit hops much like the nose but then it smooths out to a biscuit malt flavor with that wonderful apricot sweetness ends with a bitterness dryness that 's just enough to make you want the next sip m feels thicker than it looks with just enough carbonation almost creamy initially in the mouth d really really nice change up from most ipa 's highly drinkable i really enjoy this as a change up to the normal dogfish head 60 min smuttynose and victory hop devil that are readily available in my areaWith Perturbative Baseline:
12 oz a orange tinged light amber a nice head that does n't quite fully dissipate and leaves beautiful lacing down my mug s piney grapefruit hops that 's about it the low spot of the beer t love the flavor complexity of racer five initial pine grapefruit hops much like the nose but then it smooths out to a biscuit malt flavor with that wonderful apricot sweetness ends with a bitterness dryness that 's just enough to make you want the next sip m feels thicker than it looks with just enough carbonation almost creamy initially in the mouth d really really nice change up from most ipa 's highly drinkable i really enjoy this as a change up to the normal dogfish head 60 min smuttynose and victory hop devil that are readily available in my areaExample 742
Rationale length SIS = [4, 9]With SIS Method:
served in a hoegaarden glass at just over fridge temperature appearance pours a cloudy pale gold the head at about two fingers and settling to a fine mat looks like a good witbier solid in appearance smell bold no holds display of coriander spice and orange peel fresh and spritzy allagash does n't disappoint here really nice taste solid wheat notes maybe more but definitely there backed by the smooth coriander and beautifully floral hop character the beer has terrific balance and runs its course so for this style mouthfeel drinkability light and prickly in the beginning it in such a smooth easy way the spices and wheat character light but very distinctive and totally appropriate what a great witbier the best u s take on the styleWith Integrated Gradients:
served in a hoegaarden glass at just over fridge temperature appearance pours a cloudy pale gold the head at about two fingers and settling to a fine mat looks like a good witbier solid in appearance smell bold no holds display of coriander spice and orange peel fresh and spritzy allagash does n't disappoint here really nice taste solid wheat notes maybe more but definitely there backed by the smooth coriander and beautifully floral hop character the beer has terrific balance and runs its course so for this style mouthfeel drinkability light and prickly in the beginning it in such a smooth easy way the spices and wheat character light but very distinctive and totally appropriate what a great witbier the best u s take on the styleWith LIME:
served in a hoegaarden glass at just over fridge temperature appearance pours a cloudy pale gold the head at about two fingers and settling to a fine mat looks like a good witbier solid in appearance smell bold no holds display of coriander spice and orange peel fresh and spritzy allagash does n't disappoint here really nice taste solid wheat notes maybe more but definitely there backed by the smooth coriander and beautifully floral hop character the beer has terrific balance and runs its course so for this style mouthfeel drinkability light and prickly in the beginning it in such a smooth easy way the spices and wheat character light but very distinctive and totally appropriate what a great witbier the best u s take on the styleWith Perturbative Baseline:
served in a hoegaarden glass at just over fridge temperature appearance pours a cloudy pale gold the head at about two fingers and settling to a fine mat looks like a good witbier solid in appearance smell bold no holds display of coriander spice and orange peel fresh and spritzy allagash does n't disappoint here really nice taste solid wheat notes maybe more but definitely there backed by the smooth coriander and beautifully floral hop character the beer has terrific balance and runs its course so for this style mouthfeel drinkability light and prickly in the beginning it in such a smooth easy way the spices and wheat character light but very distinctive and totally appropriate what a great witbier the best u s take on the styleExample 745
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
dark deep cloudy brown with a tan head sweet yeast apples grapes fruit honey malty honey caramel citrus fruit spice with a bit of alcohol delicious and complex nice long finish medium to full body with perfect carbonation goes down easy i drank a whole 750ml by myselfWith Integrated Gradients:
dark deep cloudy brown with a tan head sweet yeast apples grapes fruit honey malty honey caramel citrus fruit spice with a bit of alcohol delicious and complex nice long finish medium to full body with perfect carbonation goes down easy i drank a whole 750ml by myselfWith LIME:
dark deep cloudy brown with a tan head sweet yeast apples grapes fruit honey malty honey caramel citrus fruit spice with a bit of alcohol delicious and complex nice long finish medium to full body with perfect carbonation goes down easy i drank a whole 750ml by myselfWith Perturbative Baseline:
dark deep cloudy brown with a tan head sweet yeast apples grapes fruit honey malty honey caramel citrus fruit spice with a bit of alcohol delicious and complex nice long finish medium to full body with perfect carbonation goes down easy i drank a whole 750ml by myselfExample 747
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
exceptionally good bought at the in manhattan kansas but enjoyed back home in oklahoma incredible maple malt aroma flavor is exactly as described a full and complex scotch ale with lots of caramel and toasted malt the maple works well with it just an added extra bit of goodness mouthfeel is nice and velvety nice alcoholic warmth but not overpowering i like this one a lot i should have bought more than one bottleWith Integrated Gradients:
exceptionally good bought at the in manhattan kansas but enjoyed back home in oklahoma incredible maple malt aroma flavor is exactly as described a full and complex scotch ale with lots of caramel and toasted malt the maple works well with it just an added extra bit of goodness mouthfeel is nice and velvety nice alcoholic warmth but not overpowering i like this one a lot i should have bought more than one bottleWith LIME:
exceptionally good bought at the in manhattan kansas but enjoyed back home in oklahoma incredible maple malt aroma flavor is exactly as described a full and complex scotch ale with lots of caramel and toasted malt the maple works well with it just an added extra bit of goodness mouthfeel is nice and velvety nice alcoholic warmth but not overpowering i like this one a lot i should have bought more than one bottleWith Perturbative Baseline:
exceptionally good bought at the in manhattan kansas but enjoyed back home in oklahoma incredible maple malt aroma flavor is exactly as described a full and complex scotch ale with lots of caramel and toasted malt the maple works well with it just an added extra bit of goodness mouthfeel is nice and velvety nice alcoholic warmth but not overpowering i like this one a lot i should have bought more than one bottleExample 754
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
short tan head with poor retention smell is similar to darkness with the sweeter fruit aromas coming through there is a lot more roast which is a nice change of pace there is also a bit of smokiness that comes from british roasted malts more bitterness as a result of the roasted malts again a very slightly smoked flavor comes through which adds a nice layer to the taste medium bodied beer with perfect carbonation overall i went in to this one expecting not to like it but it ended up being one of my favorites much dryer than most of the highly rated imperial stouts on this site which i like and that added smoke really brings this to another levelWith Integrated Gradients:
short tan head with poor retention smell is similar to darkness with the sweeter fruit aromas coming through there is a lot more roast which is a nice change of pace there is also a bit of smokiness that comes from british roasted malts more bitterness as a result of the roasted malts again a very slightly smoked flavor comes through which adds a nice layer to the taste medium bodied beer with perfect carbonation overall i went in to this one expecting not to like it but it ended up being one of my favorites much dryer than most of the highly rated imperial stouts on this site which i like and that added smoke really brings this to another levelWith LIME:
short tan head with poor retention smell is similar to darkness with the sweeter fruit aromas coming through there is a lot more roast which is a nice change of pace there is also a bit of smokiness that comes from british roasted malts more bitterness as a result of the roasted malts again a very slightly smoked flavor comes through which adds a nice layer to the taste medium bodied beer with perfect carbonation overall i went in to this one expecting not to like it but it ended up being one of my favorites much dryer than most of the highly rated imperial stouts on this site which i like and that added smoke really brings this to another levelWith Perturbative Baseline:
short tan head with poor retention smell is similar to darkness with the sweeter fruit aromas coming through there is a lot more roast which is a nice change of pace there is also a bit of smokiness that comes from british roasted malts more bitterness as a result of the roasted malts again a very slightly smoked flavor comes through which adds a nice layer to the taste medium bodied beer with perfect carbonation overall i went in to this one expecting not to like it but it ended up being one of my favorites much dryer than most of the highly rated imperial stouts on this site which i like and that added smoke really brings this to another levelExample 756
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
this beer pours a full bodied dull golden in color with a two finger bright white head this has got to be the thickest wheat beer i 've ever seen imagine a gold imperial stout in appearance the aromas are earthy grassy lemon and feature a tart yeasty aspect which is quite interesting the flavors took me by surprise it 's moderately tart and you can pick up the different yeasts it 's very grassy and again features a lemon like tartness it drinks kind of dry and is full in body the viscosity makes this wheat a little harder to get through than most drinking a glass makes you feel like you just consumed a loaf of bread it 's definitely an interesting beer and i 'm glad it had so much complexity for the style i 'd recommend trying this one but probably sharing it with a friendWith Integrated Gradients:
this beer pours a full bodied dull golden in color with a two finger bright white head this has got to be the thickest wheat beer i 've ever seen imagine a gold imperial stout in appearance the aromas are earthy grassy lemon and feature a tart yeasty aspect which is quite interesting the flavors took me by surprise it 's moderately tart and you can pick up the different yeasts it 's very grassy and again features a lemon like tartness it drinks kind of dry and is full in body the viscosity makes this wheat a little harder to get through than most drinking a glass makes you feel like you just consumed a loaf of bread it 's definitely an interesting beer and i 'm glad it had so much complexity for the style i 'd recommend trying this one but probably sharing it with a friendWith LIME:
this beer pours a full bodied dull golden in color with a two finger bright white head this has got to be the thickest wheat beer i 've ever seen imagine a gold imperial stout in appearance the aromas are earthy grassy lemon and feature a tart yeasty aspect which is quite interesting the flavors took me by surprise it 's moderately tart and you can pick up the different yeasts it 's very grassy and again features a lemon like tartness it drinks kind of dry and is full in body the viscosity makes this wheat a little harder to get through than most drinking a glass makes you feel like you just consumed a loaf of bread it 's definitely an interesting beer and i 'm glad it had so much complexity for the style i 'd recommend trying this one but probably sharing it with a friendWith Perturbative Baseline:
this beer pours a full bodied dull golden in color with a two finger bright white head this has got to be the thickest wheat beer i 've ever seen imagine a gold imperial stout in appearance the aromas are earthy grassy lemon and feature a tart yeasty aspect which is quite interesting the flavors took me by surprise it 's moderately tart and you can pick up the different yeasts it 's very grassy and again features a lemon like tartness it drinks kind of dry and is full in body the viscosity makes this wheat a little harder to get through than most drinking a glass makes you feel like you just consumed a loaf of bread it 's definitely an interesting beer and i 'm glad it had so much complexity for the style i 'd recommend trying this one but probably sharing it with a friendExample 760
Rationale length SIS = [2, 5]With SIS Method:
poured from a 750ml bottle into three snifters thanks to pops and for the a pours a pure evil black dark mocha rust colored foam loads of suspended sediment s big aromas of bitter dark chocolate fudge brownies and dark fruit drizzled with chocolate t see above with chocolate cake campfire ashes burnt espresso and chocolate covered cherries m creamy pillowy foam with a dry and ashy body huge notes of spicy hop bitterness sweet middle with a silky smooth finish that leads into some minor solvent alcohol astringency o made me want to kiss the goatWith Integrated Gradients:
poured from a 750ml bottle into three snifters thanks to pops and for the a pours a pure evil black dark mocha rust colored foam loads of suspended sediment s big aromas of bitter dark chocolate fudge brownies and dark fruit drizzled with chocolate t see above with chocolate cake campfire ashes burnt espresso and chocolate covered cherries m creamy pillowy foam with a dry and ashy body huge notes of spicy hop bitterness sweet middle with a silky smooth finish that leads into some minor solvent alcohol astringency o made me want to kiss the goatWith LIME:
poured from a 750ml bottle into three snifters thanks to pops and for the a pours a pure evil black dark mocha rust colored foam loads of suspended sediment s big aromas of bitter dark chocolate fudge brownies and dark fruit drizzled with chocolate t see above with chocolate cake campfire ashes burnt espresso and chocolate covered cherries m creamy pillowy foam with a dry and ashy body huge notes of spicy hop bitterness sweet middle with a silky smooth finish that leads into some minor solvent alcohol astringency o made me want to kiss the goatWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured from a 750ml bottle into three snifters thanks to pops and for the a pours a pure evil black dark mocha rust colored foam loads of suspended sediment s big aromas of bitter dark chocolate fudge brownies and dark fruit drizzled with chocolate t see above with chocolate cake campfire ashes burnt espresso and chocolate covered cherries m creamy pillowy foam with a dry and ashy body huge notes of spicy hop bitterness sweet middle with a silky smooth finish that leads into some minor solvent alcohol astringency o made me want to kiss the goatExample 772
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
on tap at the monks ' kettle nice tight head that leaves heavy lacing bright orange color slightly cloudy a great complex aroma with orange bread and piney hops the taste combines a nicely balanced citrus fruitiness and bitterness with bready yeast flavors a juicy dangerously drinkable and complex brew well worth seeking outWith Integrated Gradients:
on tap at the monks ' kettle nice tight head that leaves heavy lacing bright orange color slightly cloudy a great complex aroma with orange bread and piney hops the taste combines a nicely balanced citrus fruitiness and bitterness with bready yeast flavors a juicy dangerously drinkable and complex brew well worth seeking outWith LIME:
on tap at the monks ' kettle nice tight head that leaves heavy lacing bright orange color slightly cloudy a great complex aroma with orange bread and piney hops the taste combines a nicely balanced citrus fruitiness and bitterness with bready yeast flavors a juicy dangerously drinkable and complex brew well worth seeking outWith Perturbative Baseline:
on tap at the monks ' kettle nice tight head that leaves heavy lacing bright orange color slightly cloudy a great complex aroma with orange bread and piney hops the taste combines a nicely balanced citrus fruitiness and bitterness with bready yeast flavors a juicy dangerously drinkable and complex brew well worth seeking outExample 775
Rationale length SIS = [4, 5]With SIS Method:
a two fingers of sudsy white head the body is hazy golden brown s strong fruity spicy aroma of plums raisins almonds bananas cloves black pepper anise and a moderate level of wet mossy earthy funk complex aroma t bready banana flavor up front along with cloves and nutmeg some raisins and caramel appear in the middle and are replaced by molasses and chocolate in the finish along with a lingering tobacco note m medium thick body with very high carbonation and a dry finish d wow an amazingly complex beer there is a bit of a between the dark flavors in this beer and its relatively light color the carbonation borders on being a bit too high and the alcohol is kind of hot but these minor flaws are overshadowed by the complexity especially of the aroma overall i am quite impressed with this beer and i ca n't wait to try some more of de dolle 's other offeringsWith Integrated Gradients:
a two fingers of sudsy white head the body is hazy golden brown s strong fruity spicy aroma of plums raisins almonds bananas cloves black pepper anise and a moderate level of wet mossy earthy funk complex aroma t bready banana flavor up front along with cloves and nutmeg some raisins and caramel appear in the middle and are replaced by molasses and chocolate in the finish along with a lingering tobacco note m medium thick body with very high carbonation and a dry finish d wow an amazingly complex beer there is a bit of a between the dark flavors in this beer and its relatively light color the carbonation borders on being a bit too high and the alcohol is kind of hot but these minor flaws are overshadowed by the complexity especially of the aroma overall i am quite impressed with this beer and i ca n't wait to try some more of de dolle 's other offeringsWith LIME:
a two fingers of sudsy white head the body is hazy golden brown s strong fruity spicy aroma of plums raisins almonds bananas cloves black pepper anise and a moderate level of wet mossy earthy funk complex aroma t bready banana flavor up front along with cloves and nutmeg some raisins and caramel appear in the middle and are replaced by molasses and chocolate in the finish along with a lingering tobacco note m medium thick body with very high carbonation and a dry finish d wow an amazingly complex beer there is a bit of a between the dark flavors in this beer and its relatively light color the carbonation borders on being a bit too high and the alcohol is kind of hot but these minor flaws are overshadowed by the complexity especially of the aroma overall i am quite impressed with this beer and i ca n't wait to try some more of de dolle 's other offeringsWith Perturbative Baseline:
a two fingers of sudsy white head the body is hazy golden brown s strong fruity spicy aroma of plums raisins almonds bananas cloves black pepper anise and a moderate level of wet mossy earthy funk complex aroma t bready banana flavor up front along with cloves and nutmeg some raisins and caramel appear in the middle and are replaced by molasses and chocolate in the finish along with a lingering tobacco note m medium thick body with very high carbonation and a dry finish d wow an amazingly complex beer there is a bit of a between the dark flavors in this beer and its relatively light color the carbonation borders on being a bit too high and the alcohol is kind of hot but these minor flaws are overshadowed by the complexity especially of the aroma overall i am quite impressed with this beer and i ca n't wait to try some more of de dolle 's other offeringsExample 776
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
pours a deep amber to black color with a light tan head in the aroma coffee and chocolate that is quite pronounced in the taste coffee dry chocolate and a hit of hoppy bitterness a small bite and medium bodied mouthfeel with a dry roasty coffee in the aftertaste a nice coffee and chocolate taste nice hop presence really freakin ' goodWith Integrated Gradients:
pours a deep amber to black color with a light tan head in the aroma coffee and chocolate that is quite pronounced in the taste coffee dry chocolate and a hit of hoppy bitterness a small bite and medium bodied mouthfeel with a dry roasty coffee in the aftertaste a nice coffee and chocolate taste nice hop presence really freakin ' goodWith LIME:
pours a deep amber to black color with a light tan head in the aroma coffee and chocolate that is quite pronounced in the taste coffee dry chocolate and a hit of hoppy bitterness a small bite and medium bodied mouthfeel with a dry roasty coffee in the aftertaste a nice coffee and chocolate taste nice hop presence really freakin ' goodWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours a deep amber to black color with a light tan head in the aroma coffee and chocolate that is quite pronounced in the taste coffee dry chocolate and a hit of hoppy bitterness a small bite and medium bodied mouthfeel with a dry roasty coffee in the aftertaste a nice coffee and chocolate taste nice hop presence really freakin ' goodExample 777
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
thanks to for this one poured from 1l swing top bottle in to duvel tulip glass a dark amber colour with one finger of bubbly white head that quickly disappeared s pumpkin cloves cinnamon nutmeg standard nose for a pumpkin ale but not overly spiced which many are t pumpkin cloves nutmeg are the predominant flavours some cinnamon is here as well but not as pronounced as it is in many pumpkin ales i do n't specifically taste the star anise but i am not sure i would know that taste if i found it anyway a nice peppery taste is present in the finish m medium body nice chew lightly carbonated d nicely balanced pumpkin beer not overly spiced like many pumpkin beers tend to be this was was very well balanced pumpkin and spiced one of the better pumpkin ales i have triedWith Integrated Gradients:
thanks to for this one poured from 1l swing top bottle in to duvel tulip glass a dark amber colour with one finger of bubbly white head that quickly disappeared s pumpkin cloves cinnamon nutmeg standard nose for a pumpkin ale but not overly spiced which many are t pumpkin cloves nutmeg are the predominant flavours some cinnamon is here as well but not as pronounced as it is in many pumpkin ales i do n't specifically taste the star anise but i am not sure i would know that taste if i found it anyway a nice peppery taste is present in the finish m medium body nice chew lightly carbonated d nicely balanced pumpkin beer not overly spiced like many pumpkin beers tend to be this was was very well balanced pumpkin and spiced one of the better pumpkin ales i have triedWith LIME:
thanks to for this one poured from 1l swing top bottle in to duvel tulip glass a dark amber colour with one finger of bubbly white head that quickly disappeared s pumpkin cloves cinnamon nutmeg standard nose for a pumpkin ale but not overly spiced which many are t pumpkin cloves nutmeg are the predominant flavours some cinnamon is here as well but not as pronounced as it is in many pumpkin ales i do n't specifically taste the star anise but i am not sure i would know that taste if i found it anyway a nice peppery taste is present in the finish m medium body nice chew lightly carbonated d nicely balanced pumpkin beer not overly spiced like many pumpkin beers tend to be this was was very well balanced pumpkin and spiced one of the better pumpkin ales i have triedWith Perturbative Baseline:
thanks to for this one poured from 1l swing top bottle in to duvel tulip glass a dark amber colour with one finger of bubbly white head that quickly disappeared s pumpkin cloves cinnamon nutmeg standard nose for a pumpkin ale but not overly spiced which many are t pumpkin cloves nutmeg are the predominant flavours some cinnamon is here as well but not as pronounced as it is in many pumpkin ales i do n't specifically taste the star anise but i am not sure i would know that taste if i found it anyway a nice peppery taste is present in the finish m medium body nice chew lightly carbonated d nicely balanced pumpkin beer not overly spiced like many pumpkin beers tend to be this was was very well balanced pumpkin and spiced one of the better pumpkin ales i have triedExample 783
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
appearance this was a glowing brown in color and very clear with a good head smell the big citrus hops did this bouquet proud they did n't run away with the nose though as this ale has a wonderful malty base and a good sense of alcohol taste the malts are huge at the taste and the alcohol lightens up a bit making this a nicely balanced brew the citrus hops are large and in charge this is a flavor explosion mouthfeel this is a solid medium bodied with a slick almost greasy mouthfeel it 's interesting because the hops are huge but it 's not brutally bitter drinkability this is a good drinking bigger beer that was the life of the party comments thanks to for this monster bomber to 's broken fridge partyWith Integrated Gradients:
appearance this was a glowing brown in color and very clear with a good head smell the big citrus hops did this bouquet proud they did n't run away with the nose though as this ale has a wonderful malty base and a good sense of alcohol taste the malts are huge at the taste and the alcohol lightens up a bit making this a nicely balanced brew the citrus hops are large and in charge this is a flavor explosion mouthfeel this is a solid medium bodied with a slick almost greasy mouthfeel it 's interesting because the hops are huge but it 's not brutally bitter drinkability this is a good drinking bigger beer that was the life of the party comments thanks to for this monster bomber to 's broken fridge partyWith LIME:
appearance this was a glowing brown in color and very clear with a good head smell the big citrus hops did this bouquet proud they did n't run away with the nose though as this ale has a wonderful malty base and a good sense of alcohol taste the malts are huge at the taste and the alcohol lightens up a bit making this a nicely balanced brew the citrus hops are large and in charge this is a flavor explosion mouthfeel this is a solid medium bodied with a slick almost greasy mouthfeel it 's interesting because the hops are huge but it 's not brutally bitter drinkability this is a good drinking bigger beer that was the life of the party comments thanks to for this monster bomber to 's broken fridge partyWith Perturbative Baseline:
appearance this was a glowing brown in color and very clear with a good head smell the big citrus hops did this bouquet proud they did n't run away with the nose though as this ale has a wonderful malty base and a good sense of alcohol taste the malts are huge at the taste and the alcohol lightens up a bit making this a nicely balanced brew the citrus hops are large and in charge this is a flavor explosion mouthfeel this is a solid medium bodied with a slick almost greasy mouthfeel it 's interesting because the hops are huge but it 's not brutally bitter drinkability this is a good drinking bigger beer that was the life of the party comments thanks to for this monster bomber to 's broken fridge partyExample 797
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
poured from a 12oz bottle into a snifter appearance and smell poured a very dark brown just about black and did n't allow much light through had a very minimal cream colored head which dissipated quickly and just sat at the edge of the glass smelled of roasty almost burned coffee along with some sweet mocha chocolate notes nice strong smelling brew taste and mouthfeel tasted of coffee burned sugar and a hint of bitter sweet chocolate which resides with the sweet caramel malt presence was pretty light to medium bodied with a noticeable carbonation presence left a dry earthy hop bitterness in the finish drinkability very drinkable pretty light feel overall finished with a bit more bitterness than expected i 'd definitely drink more of this for sure just probably would n't seek it outWith Integrated Gradients:
poured from a 12oz bottle into a snifter appearance and smell poured a very dark brown just about black and did n't allow much light through had a very minimal cream colored head which dissipated quickly and just sat at the edge of the glass smelled of roasty almost burned coffee along with some sweet mocha chocolate notes nice strong smelling brew taste and mouthfeel tasted of coffee burned sugar and a hint of bitter sweet chocolate which resides with the sweet caramel malt presence was pretty light to medium bodied with a noticeable carbonation presence left a dry earthy hop bitterness in the finish drinkability very drinkable pretty light feel overall finished with a bit more bitterness than expected i 'd definitely drink more of this for sure just probably would n't seek it outWith LIME:
poured from a 12oz bottle into a snifter appearance and smell poured a very dark brown just about black and did n't allow much light through had a very minimal cream colored head which dissipated quickly and just sat at the edge of the glass smelled of roasty almost burned coffee along with some sweet mocha chocolate notes nice strong smelling brew taste and mouthfeel tasted of coffee burned sugar and a hint of bitter sweet chocolate which resides with the sweet caramel malt presence was pretty light to medium bodied with a noticeable carbonation presence left a dry earthy hop bitterness in the finish drinkability very drinkable pretty light feel overall finished with a bit more bitterness than expected i 'd definitely drink more of this for sure just probably would n't seek it outWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured from a 12oz bottle into a snifter appearance and smell poured a very dark brown just about black and did n't allow much light through had a very minimal cream colored head which dissipated quickly and just sat at the edge of the glass smelled of roasty almost burned coffee along with some sweet mocha chocolate notes nice strong smelling brew taste and mouthfeel tasted of coffee burned sugar and a hint of bitter sweet chocolate which resides with the sweet caramel malt presence was pretty light to medium bodied with a noticeable carbonation presence left a dry earthy hop bitterness in the finish drinkability very drinkable pretty light feel overall finished with a bit more bitterness than expected i 'd definitely drink more of this for sure just probably would n't seek it outExample 800
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
22oz bottle acquired via trade with aroma strong hop aroma coming out of the pour citrus hops as is typical among american ipas a nice smelling ipa it what its going to bring appearance beautiful amber color with an inch or so of moderately fluffy white head which produces fine lacing a standard look for the style taste slick malt taste is the main component but the hops still bite bitter hops are there to keep the taste in check and to leave you wanting more feel this one was super balanced as the malt really made this one smooth on the tongue a nice medium body on the beer with a nice dose of carbonation too drinkability i had to look up the abv as the alcohol did not come out very strong 8 4 is hidden quite well and without the harsh mouthful of hops taste that other ipas have this one is quite pleasant to drink all told is a pretty good double ipa pretty easy to drink too but there are still several others i would rather have definitely worth a try thoughWith Integrated Gradients:
22oz bottle acquired via trade with aroma strong hop aroma coming out of the pour citrus hops as is typical among american ipas a nice smelling ipa it what its going to bring appearance beautiful amber color with an inch or so of moderately fluffy white head which produces fine lacing a standard look for the style taste slick malt taste is the main component but the hops still bite bitter hops are there to keep the taste in check and to leave you wanting more feel this one was super balanced as the malt really made this one smooth on the tongue a nice medium body on the beer with a nice dose of carbonation too drinkability i had to look up the abv as the alcohol did not come out very strong 8 4 is hidden quite well and without the harsh mouthful of hops taste that other ipas have this one is quite pleasant to drink all told is a pretty good double ipa pretty easy to drink too but there are still several others i would rather have definitely worth a try thoughWith LIME:
22oz bottle acquired via trade with aroma strong hop aroma coming out of the pour citrus hops as is typical among american ipas a nice smelling ipa it what its going to bring appearance beautiful amber color with an inch or so of moderately fluffy white head which produces fine lacing a standard look for the style taste slick malt taste is the main component but the hops still bite bitter hops are there to keep the taste in check and to leave you wanting more feel this one was super balanced as the malt really made this one smooth on the tongue a nice medium body on the beer with a nice dose of carbonation too drinkability i had to look up the abv as the alcohol did not come out very strong 8 4 is hidden quite well and without the harsh mouthful of hops taste that other ipas have this one is quite pleasant to drink all told is a pretty good double ipa pretty easy to drink too but there are still several others i would rather have definitely worth a try thoughWith Perturbative Baseline:
22oz bottle acquired via trade with aroma strong hop aroma coming out of the pour citrus hops as is typical among american ipas a nice smelling ipa it what its going to bring appearance beautiful amber color with an inch or so of moderately fluffy white head which produces fine lacing a standard look for the style taste slick malt taste is the main component but the hops still bite bitter hops are there to keep the taste in check and to leave you wanting more feel this one was super balanced as the malt really made this one smooth on the tongue a nice medium body on the beer with a nice dose of carbonation too drinkability i had to look up the abv as the alcohol did not come out very strong 8 4 is hidden quite well and without the harsh mouthful of hops taste that other ipas have this one is quite pleasant to drink all told is a pretty good double ipa pretty easy to drink too but there are still several others i would rather have definitely worth a try thoughExample 803
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
on tap at in philly pours a completely clouded golden color with some yellow hues thick frothy white head retains well on top fading into some layers of film with some rings of lacing on the glass spicy and citrusy on the nose some lemon peel and cracked pepper with a hint of orange sweetness barely any alcohol with some soft brett funk and yeast splash of floral hops up front with peppery spice some herbal notes followed by citrus juiciness and lemon peel a little sweet in the middle from the fruit hints of bretty funk and belgian yeast but not quite tart finishes a little spicy medium body higher carbonation refreshing and tingly on the palate a solid saison although i was hoping for more brett presenceWith Integrated Gradients:
on tap at in philly pours a completely clouded golden color with some yellow hues thick frothy white head retains well on top fading into some layers of film with some rings of lacing on the glass spicy and citrusy on the nose some lemon peel and cracked pepper with a hint of orange sweetness barely any alcohol with some soft brett funk and yeast splash of floral hops up front with peppery spice some herbal notes followed by citrus juiciness and lemon peel a little sweet in the middle from the fruit hints of bretty funk and belgian yeast but not quite tart finishes a little spicy medium body higher carbonation refreshing and tingly on the palate a solid saison although i was hoping for more brett presenceWith LIME:
on tap at in philly pours a completely clouded golden color with some yellow hues thick frothy white head retains well on top fading into some layers of film with some rings of lacing on the glass spicy and citrusy on the nose some lemon peel and cracked pepper with a hint of orange sweetness barely any alcohol with some soft brett funk and yeast splash of floral hops up front with peppery spice some herbal notes followed by citrus juiciness and lemon peel a little sweet in the middle from the fruit hints of bretty funk and belgian yeast but not quite tart finishes a little spicy medium body higher carbonation refreshing and tingly on the palate a solid saison although i was hoping for more brett presenceWith Perturbative Baseline:
on tap at in philly pours a completely clouded golden color with some yellow hues thick frothy white head retains well on top fading into some layers of film with some rings of lacing on the glass spicy and citrusy on the nose some lemon peel and cracked pepper with a hint of orange sweetness barely any alcohol with some soft brett funk and yeast splash of floral hops up front with peppery spice some herbal notes followed by citrus juiciness and lemon peel a little sweet in the middle from the fruit hints of bretty funk and belgian yeast but not quite tart finishes a little spicy medium body higher carbonation refreshing and tingly on the palate a solid saison although i was hoping for more brett presenceExample 806
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
i drank this beer fresh i will buy one to age and compare results appearance poured a hazy yellow peachy color with a huge fluffy white head smell i picked up a lot of smells but mostly a peach apricot smell taste nice balanced taste little warming in the head some nice peach apricot type flavor even a little bubblegum flavor a creamy carbonated mouthfeel with a alcohol warming in the end drinkability very nice and interesting beer nice beer to enjoy with othersWith Integrated Gradients:
i drank this beer fresh i will buy one to age and compare results appearance poured a hazy yellow peachy color with a huge fluffy white head smell i picked up a lot of smells but mostly a peach apricot smell taste nice balanced taste little warming in the head some nice peach apricot type flavor even a little bubblegum flavor a creamy carbonated mouthfeel with a alcohol warming in the end drinkability very nice and interesting beer nice beer to enjoy with othersWith LIME:
i drank this beer fresh i will buy one to age and compare results appearance poured a hazy yellow peachy color with a huge fluffy white head smell i picked up a lot of smells but mostly a peach apricot smell taste nice balanced taste little warming in the head some nice peach apricot type flavor even a little bubblegum flavor a creamy carbonated mouthfeel with a alcohol warming in the end drinkability very nice and interesting beer nice beer to enjoy with othersWith Perturbative Baseline:
i drank this beer fresh i will buy one to age and compare results appearance poured a hazy yellow peachy color with a huge fluffy white head smell i picked up a lot of smells but mostly a peach apricot smell taste nice balanced taste little warming in the head some nice peach apricot type flavor even a little bubblegum flavor a creamy carbonated mouthfeel with a alcohol warming in the end drinkability very nice and interesting beer nice beer to enjoy with othersExample 812
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
served in a snifter at the brewpub had to dance with the cask brew during our three floyds brewpub experience today it pours a hazed russet amber topped by a finger of ecru micro foam the nose comprises orange zest toffee caramel flowers and light bright greens you know the part of the head that has the least amount of vitamins and whatnot the taste brings in more of the same along with some extra caramel and toffee some red grapes and a subtle character lurking in the background the body is a strong medium with a mild carbonation and a rather smooth feel overall a very nice b wine the standout of the experienceWith Integrated Gradients:
served in a snifter at the brewpub had to dance with the cask brew during our three floyds brewpub experience today it pours a hazed russet amber topped by a finger of ecru micro foam the nose comprises orange zest toffee caramel flowers and light bright greens you know the part of the head that has the least amount of vitamins and whatnot the taste brings in more of the same along with some extra caramel and toffee some red grapes and a subtle character lurking in the background the body is a strong medium with a mild carbonation and a rather smooth feel overall a very nice b wine the standout of the experienceWith LIME:
served in a snifter at the brewpub had to dance with the cask brew during our three floyds brewpub experience today it pours a hazed russet amber topped by a finger of ecru micro foam the nose comprises orange zest toffee caramel flowers and light bright greens you know the part of the head that has the least amount of vitamins and whatnot the taste brings in more of the same along with some extra caramel and toffee some red grapes and a subtle character lurking in the background the body is a strong medium with a mild carbonation and a rather smooth feel overall a very nice b wine the standout of the experienceWith Perturbative Baseline:
served in a snifter at the brewpub had to dance with the cask brew during our three floyds brewpub experience today it pours a hazed russet amber topped by a finger of ecru micro foam the nose comprises orange zest toffee caramel flowers and light bright greens you know the part of the head that has the least amount of vitamins and whatnot the taste brings in more of the same along with some extra caramel and toffee some red grapes and a subtle character lurking in the background the body is a strong medium with a mild carbonation and a rather smooth feel overall a very nice b wine the standout of the experienceExample 819
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
a poured a dark golden amber orange with a thin head s very strong apricot and citrus aroma gave way to a rather strong alcohol waft when swirled in the glass t very smooth and full flavored very sweet with a warming alcohol finish the first were fruity with hints of honey after i had a chance to warm a bit it gave way to a sweeter honey flavor m very thin mouthfeel due to the high alcohol content and low carbonation a small sip went a long way to coat all of your taste budsWith Integrated Gradients:
a poured a dark golden amber orange with a thin head s very strong apricot and citrus aroma gave way to a rather strong alcohol waft when swirled in the glass t very smooth and full flavored very sweet with a warming alcohol finish the first were fruity with hints of honey after i had a chance to warm a bit it gave way to a sweeter honey flavor m very thin mouthfeel due to the high alcohol content and low carbonation a small sip went a long way to coat all of your taste budsWith LIME:
a poured a dark golden amber orange with a thin head s very strong apricot and citrus aroma gave way to a rather strong alcohol waft when swirled in the glass t very smooth and full flavored very sweet with a warming alcohol finish the first were fruity with hints of honey after i had a chance to warm a bit it gave way to a sweeter honey flavor m very thin mouthfeel due to the high alcohol content and low carbonation a small sip went a long way to coat all of your taste budsWith Perturbative Baseline:
a poured a dark golden amber orange with a thin head s very strong apricot and citrus aroma gave way to a rather strong alcohol waft when swirled in the glass t very smooth and full flavored very sweet with a warming alcohol finish the first were fruity with hints of honey after i had a chance to warm a bit it gave way to a sweeter honey flavor m very thin mouthfeel due to the high alcohol content and low carbonation a small sip went a long way to coat all of your taste budsExample 820
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
an expansive head with great retention over an ebony the scent is of tantalizing dutch dark chocolate and roasted malts the taste is absolutely unbelievable rich chocolate cake with a warm swirl of alcohol topped with a taste of cascade hops to add to the bittersweet cocoa finish medium to heavy very balanced mouthfeel one bomber was not enough to satisfy need more many more the bar has been raised hats way off to this oneWith Integrated Gradients:
an expansive head with great retention over an ebony the scent is of tantalizing dutch dark chocolate and roasted malts the taste is absolutely unbelievable rich chocolate cake with a warm swirl of alcohol topped with a taste of cascade hops to add to the bittersweet cocoa finish medium to heavy very balanced mouthfeel one bomber was not enough to satisfy need more many more the bar has been raised hats way off to this oneWith LIME:
an expansive head with great retention over an ebony the scent is of tantalizing dutch dark chocolate and roasted malts the taste is absolutely unbelievable rich chocolate cake with a warm swirl of alcohol topped with a taste of cascade hops to add to the bittersweet cocoa finish medium to heavy very balanced mouthfeel one bomber was not enough to satisfy need more many more the bar has been raised hats way off to this oneWith Perturbative Baseline:
an expansive head with great retention over an ebony the scent is of tantalizing dutch dark chocolate and roasted malts the taste is absolutely unbelievable rich chocolate cake with a warm swirl of alcohol topped with a taste of cascade hops to add to the bittersweet cocoa finish medium to heavy very balanced mouthfeel one bomber was not enough to satisfy need more many more the bar has been raised hats way off to this oneExample 822
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
appearance poured a cloudy dark amber color the effect of the swirling yeast is really cool head was about an inch and a half of off white foam but quickly went away to nothing smell pungent bouquet of fruit mostly pear and a wisp of alcohol very enticing taste sweet fruity esters and a touch of fusel alcohol typical belgian flavors but more robust than say leffe mouthfeel slightly creamy from the carbonation with a warming alcohol effect overall a very smooth beer drinkability very tasty and very respectable belgian for a special occasion but the high abv limits the drinkability of this brew personally i think belgians taste so much different from your average beer that i would n't want to drink more than one at a timeWith Integrated Gradients:
appearance poured a cloudy dark amber color the effect of the swirling yeast is really cool head was about an inch and a half of off white foam but quickly went away to nothing smell pungent bouquet of fruit mostly pear and a wisp of alcohol very enticing taste sweet fruity esters and a touch of fusel alcohol typical belgian flavors but more robust than say leffe mouthfeel slightly creamy from the carbonation with a warming alcohol effect overall a very smooth beer drinkability very tasty and very respectable belgian for a special occasion but the high abv limits the drinkability of this brew personally i think belgians taste so much different from your average beer that i would n't want to drink more than one at a timeWith LIME:
appearance poured a cloudy dark amber color the effect of the swirling yeast is really cool head was about an inch and a half of off white foam but quickly went away to nothing smell pungent bouquet of fruit mostly pear and a wisp of alcohol very enticing taste sweet fruity esters and a touch of fusel alcohol typical belgian flavors but more robust than say leffe mouthfeel slightly creamy from the carbonation with a warming alcohol effect overall a very smooth beer drinkability very tasty and very respectable belgian for a special occasion but the high abv limits the drinkability of this brew personally i think belgians taste so much different from your average beer that i would n't want to drink more than one at a timeWith Perturbative Baseline:
appearance poured a cloudy dark amber color the effect of the swirling yeast is really cool head was about an inch and a half of off white foam but quickly went away to nothing smell pungent bouquet of fruit mostly pear and a wisp of alcohol very enticing taste sweet fruity esters and a touch of fusel alcohol typical belgian flavors but more robust than say leffe mouthfeel slightly creamy from the carbonation with a warming alcohol effect overall a very smooth beer drinkability very tasty and very respectable belgian for a special occasion but the high abv limits the drinkability of this brew personally i think belgians taste so much different from your average beer that i would n't want to drink more than one at a timeExample 823
Rationale length SIS = [5, 7]With SIS Method:
poured into room temp pint glass i let sit for 10 minutes before drinking appearance a very light brownish color with a hint of orange light head which settled into a thin layer decent lacing smell definitely an ipa by the good amount of floral aroma that hits your nose also has a piney scent this is a very pleasant smelling beer taste to steal a line from old school it hits your lips it 's so good ' seriously though very strong hop taste but not entirely bitter earthy and citrus notes as well yeasty as prevalent by the yeast you can see in your glass mouthfeel very smooth low carbonation drinkability i could drink a few of these definitely one of the better ipa 's that i have tastedWith Integrated Gradients:
poured into room temp pint glass i let sit for 10 minutes before drinking appearance a very light brownish color with a hint of orange light head which settled into a thin layer decent lacing smell definitely an ipa by the good amount of floral aroma that hits your nose also has a piney scent this is a very pleasant smelling beer taste to steal a line from old school it hits your lips it 's so good ' seriously though very strong hop taste but not entirely bitter earthy and citrus notes as well yeasty as prevalent by the yeast you can see in your glass mouthfeel very smooth low carbonation drinkability i could drink a few of these definitely one of the better ipa 's that i have tastedWith LIME:
poured into room temp pint glass i let sit for 10 minutes before drinking appearance a very light brownish color with a hint of orange light head which settled into a thin layer decent lacing smell definitely an ipa by the good amount of floral aroma that hits your nose also has a piney scent this is a very pleasant smelling beer taste to steal a line from old school it hits your lips it 's so good ' seriously though very strong hop taste but not entirely bitter earthy and citrus notes as well yeasty as prevalent by the yeast you can see in your glass mouthfeel very smooth low carbonation drinkability i could drink a few of these definitely one of the better ipa 's that i have tastedWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured into room temp pint glass i let sit for 10 minutes before drinking appearance a very light brownish color with a hint of orange light head which settled into a thin layer decent lacing smell definitely an ipa by the good amount of floral aroma that hits your nose also has a piney scent this is a very pleasant smelling beer taste to steal a line from old school it hits your lips it 's so good ' seriously though very strong hop taste but not entirely bitter earthy and citrus notes as well yeasty as prevalent by the yeast you can see in your glass mouthfeel very smooth low carbonation drinkability i could drink a few of these definitely one of the better ipa 's that i have tastedExample 829
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
pours a dingy in color with an interesting head and some good lacing the smell is strong with apples and yeast and spices the taste is reminiscent of the smell with tart apples and an almost wine like quality the prominent yeast flavor is complex and overall the alcohol is hidden rather well mouthfeel is not overpowering but in no way watery overall a offering from unibroueWith Integrated Gradients:
pours a dingy in color with an interesting head and some good lacing the smell is strong with apples and yeast and spices the taste is reminiscent of the smell with tart apples and an almost wine like quality the prominent yeast flavor is complex and overall the alcohol is hidden rather well mouthfeel is not overpowering but in no way watery overall a offering from unibroueWith LIME:
pours a dingy in color with an interesting head and some good lacing the smell is strong with apples and yeast and spices the taste is reminiscent of the smell with tart apples and an almost wine like quality the prominent yeast flavor is complex and overall the alcohol is hidden rather well mouthfeel is not overpowering but in no way watery overall a offering from unibroueWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours a dingy in color with an interesting head and some good lacing the smell is strong with apples and yeast and spices the taste is reminiscent of the smell with tart apples and an almost wine like quality the prominent yeast flavor is complex and overall the alcohol is hidden rather well mouthfeel is not overpowering but in no way watery overall a offering from unibroueExample 830
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
22 oz bottle into a couple of tulip glasses pours black ruby comes out along the edges with a finger of foamy light mocha head this maintains some richness to the look leaving back frothy sticky lace that clings to the sides of the glass the aroma smells floral and citric with a good bit of chocolate mixed in roast pushes up from underneath giving this a light in the nostrils the taste has an assertive green citric bite balanced across the back by sweet notes of chocolate and caramel malts dark roasted coffee character is mostly to the finish where it hangs with some leftover bitter fruit the mouthfeel is medium bodied and over sharp feeling in the mouth the whole way through that 7 feels about right on target here giving the body some oomph but still keeping any alcohol warmth at a distance this was a decent take on the style from blue point with a well balanced and fairly easy drinking mix of flavors i just wish that the overall profiles put a bit more out there for you to wrap your palate around this seemed a bit muted not sure if this was because of the age of the bottle or not be willing to this oneWith Integrated Gradients:
22 oz bottle into a couple of tulip glasses pours black ruby comes out along the edges with a finger of foamy light mocha head this maintains some richness to the look leaving back frothy sticky lace that clings to the sides of the glass the aroma smells floral and citric with a good bit of chocolate mixed in roast pushes up from underneath giving this a light in the nostrils the taste has an assertive green citric bite balanced across the back by sweet notes of chocolate and caramel malts dark roasted coffee character is mostly to the finish where it hangs with some leftover bitter fruit the mouthfeel is medium bodied and over sharp feeling in the mouth the whole way through that 7 feels about right on target here giving the body some oomph but still keeping any alcohol warmth at a distance this was a decent take on the style from blue point with a well balanced and fairly easy drinking mix of flavors i just wish that the overall profiles put a bit more out there for you to wrap your palate around this seemed a bit muted not sure if this was because of the age of the bottle or not be willing to this oneWith LIME:
22 oz bottle into a couple of tulip glasses pours black ruby comes out along the edges with a finger of foamy light mocha head this maintains some richness to the look leaving back frothy sticky lace that clings to the sides of the glass the aroma smells floral and citric with a good bit of chocolate mixed in roast pushes up from underneath giving this a light in the nostrils the taste has an assertive green citric bite balanced across the back by sweet notes of chocolate and caramel malts dark roasted coffee character is mostly to the finish where it hangs with some leftover bitter fruit the mouthfeel is medium bodied and over sharp feeling in the mouth the whole way through that 7 feels about right on target here giving the body some oomph but still keeping any alcohol warmth at a distance this was a decent take on the style from blue point with a well balanced and fairly easy drinking mix of flavors i just wish that the overall profiles put a bit more out there for you to wrap your palate around this seemed a bit muted not sure if this was because of the age of the bottle or not be willing to this oneWith Perturbative Baseline:
22 oz bottle into a couple of tulip glasses pours black ruby comes out along the edges with a finger of foamy light mocha head this maintains some richness to the look leaving back frothy sticky lace that clings to the sides of the glass the aroma smells floral and citric with a good bit of chocolate mixed in roast pushes up from underneath giving this a light in the nostrils the taste has an assertive green citric bite balanced across the back by sweet notes of chocolate and caramel malts dark roasted coffee character is mostly to the finish where it hangs with some leftover bitter fruit the mouthfeel is medium bodied and over sharp feeling in the mouth the whole way through that 7 feels about right on target here giving the body some oomph but still keeping any alcohol warmth at a distance this was a decent take on the style from blue point with a well balanced and fairly easy drinking mix of flavors i just wish that the overall profiles put a bit more out there for you to wrap your palate around this seemed a bit muted not sure if this was because of the age of the bottle or not be willing to this oneExample 831
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
a near black body with creamy tan head s raisins smoke and coffee primarily t the milk shows up strong adding a sweeter dimension to the already oatmeal raisin chocolate cookie like flavors some slight herbal hop along the way smoke also lingers on the finish m creamy with a long finish d great balance of sweet and smokey with a smooth body it 's an easy drinker full of flavor without being too big at all the sweet comes from both the fruit and the milk balancing the acidity on that end as well really pleasantWith Integrated Gradients:
a near black body with creamy tan head s raisins smoke and coffee primarily t the milk shows up strong adding a sweeter dimension to the already oatmeal raisin chocolate cookie like flavors some slight herbal hop along the way smoke also lingers on the finish m creamy with a long finish d great balance of sweet and smokey with a smooth body it 's an easy drinker full of flavor without being too big at all the sweet comes from both the fruit and the milk balancing the acidity on that end as well really pleasantWith LIME:
a near black body with creamy tan head s raisins smoke and coffee primarily t the milk shows up strong adding a sweeter dimension to the already oatmeal raisin chocolate cookie like flavors some slight herbal hop along the way smoke also lingers on the finish m creamy with a long finish d great balance of sweet and smokey with a smooth body it 's an easy drinker full of flavor without being too big at all the sweet comes from both the fruit and the milk balancing the acidity on that end as well really pleasantWith Perturbative Baseline:
a near black body with creamy tan head s raisins smoke and coffee primarily t the milk shows up strong adding a sweeter dimension to the already oatmeal raisin chocolate cookie like flavors some slight herbal hop along the way smoke also lingers on the finish m creamy with a long finish d great balance of sweet and smokey with a smooth body it 's an easy drinker full of flavor without being too big at all the sweet comes from both the fruit and the milk balancing the acidity on that end as well really pleasantExample 832
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
a the pour reveals a burgundy tinged hue that lets some light in topped by a one finger head that stays around briefly but dissipates to a thin layer of bubbles on top s malty aroma is large with the smell of toasted malt toffee figs and sharp sweet alcohol the bouquet is fairly formidable with all of these scents coming together nicely reminiscent of an old ale in smell t surprisingly the malt flavor plays second fiddle to the sweetness of this beer while the introduction gives off a decent maltiness the assault comes in the middle with a sweet mildly hopped bitter and alcohol taste that pushes toward the finish aftertaste is of the initial malt and the sugar like sweetness m light bodied and carbonated adequately for the style they 're attempting slightly syrupy as in almost like the cloying sweetness of cough syrup d wee are tricky and this one is no different honestly i was n't overly impressed with this one but still thought it was a effort the drinkability is not as high with the attack of sweet flavor and the aftertaste it leavesWith Integrated Gradients:
a the pour reveals a burgundy tinged hue that lets some light in topped by a one finger head that stays around briefly but dissipates to a thin layer of bubbles on top s malty aroma is large with the smell of toasted malt toffee figs and sharp sweet alcohol the bouquet is fairly formidable with all of these scents coming together nicely reminiscent of an old ale in smell t surprisingly the malt flavor plays second fiddle to the sweetness of this beer while the introduction gives off a decent maltiness the assault comes in the middle with a sweet mildly hopped bitter and alcohol taste that pushes toward the finish aftertaste is of the initial malt and the sugar like sweetness m light bodied and carbonated adequately for the style they 're attempting slightly syrupy as in almost like the cloying sweetness of cough syrup d wee are tricky and this one is no different honestly i was n't overly impressed with this one but still thought it was a effort the drinkability is not as high with the attack of sweet flavor and the aftertaste it leavesWith LIME:
a the pour reveals a burgundy tinged hue that lets some light in topped by a one finger head that stays around briefly but dissipates to a thin layer of bubbles on top s malty aroma is large with the smell of toasted malt toffee figs and sharp sweet alcohol the bouquet is fairly formidable with all of these scents coming together nicely reminiscent of an old ale in smell t surprisingly the malt flavor plays second fiddle to the sweetness of this beer while the introduction gives off a decent maltiness the assault comes in the middle with a sweet mildly hopped bitter and alcohol taste that pushes toward the finish aftertaste is of the initial malt and the sugar like sweetness m light bodied and carbonated adequately for the style they 're attempting slightly syrupy as in almost like the cloying sweetness of cough syrup d wee are tricky and this one is no different honestly i was n't overly impressed with this one but still thought it was a effort the drinkability is not as high with the attack of sweet flavor and the aftertaste it leavesWith Perturbative Baseline:
a the pour reveals a burgundy tinged hue that lets some light in topped by a one finger head that stays around briefly but dissipates to a thin layer of bubbles on top s malty aroma is large with the smell of toasted malt toffee figs and sharp sweet alcohol the bouquet is fairly formidable with all of these scents coming together nicely reminiscent of an old ale in smell t surprisingly the malt flavor plays second fiddle to the sweetness of this beer while the introduction gives off a decent maltiness the assault comes in the middle with a sweet mildly hopped bitter and alcohol taste that pushes toward the finish aftertaste is of the initial malt and the sugar like sweetness m light bodied and carbonated adequately for the style they 're attempting slightly syrupy as in almost like the cloying sweetness of cough syrup d wee are tricky and this one is no different honestly i was n't overly impressed with this one but still thought it was a effort the drinkability is not as high with the attack of sweet flavor and the aftertaste it leavesExample 834
Rationale length SIS = [10]With SIS Method:
pours a murky gold with white head that hangs around for awhile the smell is the best part of this beer a citrus sourness with light caramel tones the taste is very yeast forward as to be expected a lemony kinda of quality on the front but the malt quickly comes in and calms the notes from the yeast i must say though i wish there was a little more flavor from the malt to balance a bit more not a bad not a great beer my 3rd beer from this brewery and my least favoriteWith Integrated Gradients:
pours a murky gold with white head that hangs around for awhile the smell is the best part of this beer a citrus sourness with light caramel tones the taste is very yeast forward as to be expected a lemony kinda of quality on the front but the malt quickly comes in and calms the notes from the yeast i must say though i wish there was a little more flavor from the malt to balance a bit more not a bad not a great beer my 3rd beer from this brewery and my least favoriteWith LIME:
pours a murky gold with white head that hangs around for awhile the smell is the best part of this beer a citrus sourness with light caramel tones the taste is very yeast forward as to be expected a lemony kinda of quality on the front but the malt quickly comes in and calms the notes from the yeast i must say though i wish there was a little more flavor from the malt to balance a bit more not a bad not a great beer my 3rd beer from this brewery and my least favoriteWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours a murky gold with white head that hangs around for awhile the smell is the best part of this beer a citrus sourness with light caramel tones the taste is very yeast forward as to be expected a lemony kinda of quality on the front but the malt quickly comes in and calms the notes from the yeast i must say though i wish there was a little more flavor from the malt to balance a bit more not a bad not a great beer my 3rd beer from this brewery and my least favoriteExample 836
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
pours out like motor oil deep black with brown edges and a small mocha colored head which fades quickly but leaves lacing some small hang near the bottom nose is thick vanilla bourbon with heavy malts and oak alcohol first sip is burnt charred oak chips with molasses and dense caramel more alcohol on warming and some brown sugar sweetness very nice mouthfeel is dense and thick fitting the taste of the beer drinkability may be hurt by the abv but it 's a damn fine beerWith Integrated Gradients:
pours out like motor oil deep black with brown edges and a small mocha colored head which fades quickly but leaves lacing some small hang near the bottom nose is thick vanilla bourbon with heavy malts and oak alcohol first sip is burnt charred oak chips with molasses and dense caramel more alcohol on warming and some brown sugar sweetness very nice mouthfeel is dense and thick fitting the taste of the beer drinkability may be hurt by the abv but it 's a damn fine beerWith LIME:
pours out like motor oil deep black with brown edges and a small mocha colored head which fades quickly but leaves lacing some small hang near the bottom nose is thick vanilla bourbon with heavy malts and oak alcohol first sip is burnt charred oak chips with molasses and dense caramel more alcohol on warming and some brown sugar sweetness very nice mouthfeel is dense and thick fitting the taste of the beer drinkability may be hurt by the abv but it 's a damn fine beerWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours out like motor oil deep black with brown edges and a small mocha colored head which fades quickly but leaves lacing some small hang near the bottom nose is thick vanilla bourbon with heavy malts and oak alcohol first sip is burnt charred oak chips with molasses and dense caramel more alcohol on warming and some brown sugar sweetness very nice mouthfeel is dense and thick fitting the taste of the beer drinkability may be hurt by the abv but it 's a damn fine beerExample 841
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
pours a dense opaque black body with a creamy khaki colored head that is very slow to dissolve to a thin lacing robust aromas of roasted malt and chocolate float from the glass with dark fruits appearing as it warms chocolate aromas permeate at the close the flavor is quite good featuring a nice blend of roasted malt milky chocolate and hints of dark fruit such as cherry or plum as it warms the roasted aspects become more dominant medium carbonation with a full body and roasted finish nice imperial stout on the roasted side but lacking some of the hop traits i would expect in the american double stout versionWith Integrated Gradients:
pours a dense opaque black body with a creamy khaki colored head that is very slow to dissolve to a thin lacing robust aromas of roasted malt and chocolate float from the glass with dark fruits appearing as it warms chocolate aromas permeate at the close the flavor is quite good featuring a nice blend of roasted malt milky chocolate and hints of dark fruit such as cherry or plum as it warms the roasted aspects become more dominant medium carbonation with a full body and roasted finish nice imperial stout on the roasted side but lacking some of the hop traits i would expect in the american double stout versionWith LIME:
pours a dense opaque black body with a creamy khaki colored head that is very slow to dissolve to a thin lacing robust aromas of roasted malt and chocolate float from the glass with dark fruits appearing as it warms chocolate aromas permeate at the close the flavor is quite good featuring a nice blend of roasted malt milky chocolate and hints of dark fruit such as cherry or plum as it warms the roasted aspects become more dominant medium carbonation with a full body and roasted finish nice imperial stout on the roasted side but lacking some of the hop traits i would expect in the american double stout versionWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours a dense opaque black body with a creamy khaki colored head that is very slow to dissolve to a thin lacing robust aromas of roasted malt and chocolate float from the glass with dark fruits appearing as it warms chocolate aromas permeate at the close the flavor is quite good featuring a nice blend of roasted malt milky chocolate and hints of dark fruit such as cherry or plum as it warms the roasted aspects become more dominant medium carbonation with a full body and roasted finish nice imperial stout on the roasted side but lacking some of the hop traits i would expect in the american double stout versionExample 842
Rationale length SIS = [3, 5]With SIS Method:
amber colored with some ruby hues huge head of off white fades into some sticky lace nice looking just a bit overcarbonated oaky wood galore bursting with fresh wood aromas hints of caramel alcohol earth honey tropical fruits and hints of vanilla just huge on wood very tasty treat with a great mouthfeel from the wood adds a wonderful tannic quality much more neutral wood in the mouth still a great oaky wood induced quality but much more vanilla shows through a bit toasty with great cereal malts and grains with toffee caramel and coconut some other tropical not fruit good carbonation and great mouthfeel smooth and creamy a beer very easy drinking and no traces of the high abvWith Integrated Gradients:
amber colored with some ruby hues huge head of off white fades into some sticky lace nice looking just a bit overcarbonated oaky wood galore bursting with fresh wood aromas hints of caramel alcohol earth honey tropical fruits and hints of vanilla just huge on wood very tasty treat with a great mouthfeel from the wood adds a wonderful tannic quality much more neutral wood in the mouth still a great oaky wood induced quality but much more vanilla shows through a bit toasty with great cereal malts and grains with toffee caramel and coconut some other tropical not fruit good carbonation and great mouthfeel smooth and creamy a beer very easy drinking and no traces of the high abvWith LIME:
amber colored with some ruby hues huge head of off white fades into some sticky lace nice looking just a bit overcarbonated oaky wood galore bursting with fresh wood aromas hints of caramel alcohol earth honey tropical fruits and hints of vanilla just huge on wood very tasty treat with a great mouthfeel from the wood adds a wonderful tannic quality much more neutral wood in the mouth still a great oaky wood induced quality but much more vanilla shows through a bit toasty with great cereal malts and grains with toffee caramel and coconut some other tropical not fruit good carbonation and great mouthfeel smooth and creamy a beer very easy drinking and no traces of the high abvWith Perturbative Baseline:
amber colored with some ruby hues huge head of off white fades into some sticky lace nice looking just a bit overcarbonated oaky wood galore bursting with fresh wood aromas hints of caramel alcohol earth honey tropical fruits and hints of vanilla just huge on wood very tasty treat with a great mouthfeel from the wood adds a wonderful tannic quality much more neutral wood in the mouth still a great oaky wood induced quality but much more vanilla shows through a bit toasty with great cereal malts and grains with toffee caramel and coconut some other tropical not fruit good carbonation and great mouthfeel smooth and creamy a beer very easy drinking and no traces of the high abvExample 843
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
poured into a chimay chalice from their gift set a pours a deep and cloudy amber color a nice half fingers worth of creamy off white head nice lacing along the glass too which makes for a nice looking beer s dark fruits like raisins and figs and a healthy dose of dark malts a bit of spice and yeast also presents itself in the nose t caramel malt and dark fruits take center stage with a bit of spice rounding it out more flavors themselves as it warms up a bit slight hop bitterness in the finish m medium body with a good amount of carbonation nice and creamy all around d have to hand it to those monks again another very solid brewWith Integrated Gradients:
poured into a chimay chalice from their gift set a pours a deep and cloudy amber color a nice half fingers worth of creamy off white head nice lacing along the glass too which makes for a nice looking beer s dark fruits like raisins and figs and a healthy dose of dark malts a bit of spice and yeast also presents itself in the nose t caramel malt and dark fruits take center stage with a bit of spice rounding it out more flavors themselves as it warms up a bit slight hop bitterness in the finish m medium body with a good amount of carbonation nice and creamy all around d have to hand it to those monks again another very solid brewWith LIME:
poured into a chimay chalice from their gift set a pours a deep and cloudy amber color a nice half fingers worth of creamy off white head nice lacing along the glass too which makes for a nice looking beer s dark fruits like raisins and figs and a healthy dose of dark malts a bit of spice and yeast also presents itself in the nose t caramel malt and dark fruits take center stage with a bit of spice rounding it out more flavors themselves as it warms up a bit slight hop bitterness in the finish m medium body with a good amount of carbonation nice and creamy all around d have to hand it to those monks again another very solid brewWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured into a chimay chalice from their gift set a pours a deep and cloudy amber color a nice half fingers worth of creamy off white head nice lacing along the glass too which makes for a nice looking beer s dark fruits like raisins and figs and a healthy dose of dark malts a bit of spice and yeast also presents itself in the nose t caramel malt and dark fruits take center stage with a bit of spice rounding it out more flavors themselves as it warms up a bit slight hop bitterness in the finish m medium body with a good amount of carbonation nice and creamy all around d have to hand it to those monks again another very solid brewExample 857
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
poured with a wonderful fluffy white like head seemed as if whipped to a light dense form that over the beer 's surface by the time i held my glass on high to at the libation that foamy fluffy froth active in the glass clung with a certain the walls with a web of lace and bubbles the room light reflected with of clear golden yellow straw color all the while bubbles and to the surface with i was greeted by a yeasty sweet nose undertones of lemon and assorted hints of sweet natural fruity citrus through the head all the while spreading notes of malted grains a background of alcohol kept the of beer perception the flavor begins with a slightly sweet manner after making it 's and receding into a bitter hint of a of hops and malt i ca n't taste the oats or the wheat or the barley but their combination builds a wonderful flavor like a novel that the to turning the in this case the beer 's flavor me to taking sip after sip after the finish lingers with a note of citrus once again the flavor and character of the beer stayed put upon my palate when enjoying karmeliet tripel i keep trying to draw the last of this beer from my empty laced glassWith Integrated Gradients:
poured with a wonderful fluffy white like head seemed as if whipped to a light dense form that over the beer 's surface by the time i held my glass on high to at the libation that foamy fluffy froth active in the glass clung with a certain the walls with a web of lace and bubbles the room light reflected with of clear golden yellow straw color all the while bubbles and to the surface with i was greeted by a yeasty sweet nose undertones of lemon and assorted hints of sweet natural fruity citrus through the head all the while spreading notes of malted grains a background of alcohol kept the of beer perception the flavor begins with a slightly sweet manner after making it 's and receding into a bitter hint of a of hops and malt i ca n't taste the oats or the wheat or the barley but their combination builds a wonderful flavor like a novel that the to turning the in this case the beer 's flavor me to taking sip after sip after the finish lingers with a note of citrus once again the flavor and character of the beer stayed put upon my palate when enjoying karmeliet tripel i keep trying to draw the last of this beer from my empty laced glassWith LIME:
poured with a wonderful fluffy white like head seemed as if whipped to a light dense form that over the beer 's surface by the time i held my glass on high to at the libation that foamy fluffy froth active in the glass clung with a certain the walls with a web of lace and bubbles the room light reflected with of clear golden yellow straw color all the while bubbles and to the surface with i was greeted by a yeasty sweet nose undertones of lemon and assorted hints of sweet natural fruity citrus through the head all the while spreading notes of malted grains a background of alcohol kept the of beer perception the flavor begins with a slightly sweet manner after making it 's and receding into a bitter hint of a of hops and malt i ca n't taste the oats or the wheat or the barley but their combination builds a wonderful flavor like a novel that the to turning the in this case the beer 's flavor me to taking sip after sip after the finish lingers with a note of citrus once again the flavor and character of the beer stayed put upon my palate when enjoying karmeliet tripel i keep trying to draw the last of this beer from my empty laced glassWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured with a wonderful fluffy white like head seemed as if whipped to a light dense form that over the beer 's surface by the time i held my glass on high to at the libation that foamy fluffy froth active in the glass clung with a certain the walls with a web of lace and bubbles the room light reflected with of clear golden yellow straw color all the while bubbles and to the surface with i was greeted by a yeasty sweet nose undertones of lemon and assorted hints of sweet natural fruity citrus through the head all the while spreading notes of malted grains a background of alcohol kept the of beer perception the flavor begins with a slightly sweet manner after making it 's and receding into a bitter hint of a of hops and malt i ca n't taste the oats or the wheat or the barley but their combination builds a wonderful flavor like a novel that the to turning the in this case the beer 's flavor me to taking sip after sip after the finish lingers with a note of citrus once again the flavor and character of the beer stayed put upon my palate when enjoying karmeliet tripel i keep trying to draw the last of this beer from my empty laced glassExample 858
Rationale length SIS = [7]With SIS Method:
appearance very deep brown about a 37 srm finger and a half tan head good lacing smell big coffee cream very dark chocolate slight woody slight dark fruit taste clean coffee cream chocolate woody earthy coffee bitterness medium body tad too strong carb final thoughts just a pretty general porter pretty standard nothing new nothing done perfectly just porter i like simple and perfectly done this is kind below that point it 's good but theres better nice body and a bit more flavor in this one would have made this simple and perfectWith Integrated Gradients:
appearance very deep brown about a 37 srm finger and a half tan head good lacing smell big coffee cream very dark chocolate slight woody slight dark fruit taste clean coffee cream chocolate woody earthy coffee bitterness medium body tad too strong carb final thoughts just a pretty general porter pretty standard nothing new nothing done perfectly just porter i like simple and perfectly done this is kind below that point it 's good but theres better nice body and a bit more flavor in this one would have made this simple and perfectWith LIME:
appearance very deep brown about a 37 srm finger and a half tan head good lacing smell big coffee cream very dark chocolate slight woody slight dark fruit taste clean coffee cream chocolate woody earthy coffee bitterness medium body tad too strong carb final thoughts just a pretty general porter pretty standard nothing new nothing done perfectly just porter i like simple and perfectly done this is kind below that point it 's good but theres better nice body and a bit more flavor in this one would have made this simple and perfectWith Perturbative Baseline:
appearance very deep brown about a 37 srm finger and a half tan head good lacing smell big coffee cream very dark chocolate slight woody slight dark fruit taste clean coffee cream chocolate woody earthy coffee bitterness medium body tad too strong carb final thoughts just a pretty general porter pretty standard nothing new nothing done perfectly just porter i like simple and perfectly done this is kind below that point it 's good but theres better nice body and a bit more flavor in this one would have made this simple and perfectExample 862
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
a pours a gold macro color nice foamy white head with decent lacing as slowly fades not the best looking beer i 've seen s huge citrus in the nose mostly orange hops as well a nice smelling ipa t hops come first followed by large pine notes and small hints of the malt which are then out by the nice bitter finish wait to take my next sip m carbonation is good lighter side of medium real easy drinking beer some good dryness left in the mouth even at 8 2 abv it feels like a beer i could session watch out o not a ' dipa but certainly very good has a good nose and some depth in flavor while continuing to remain hoppy and bitter which is how i like it carbonation and mouthfeel are good and since it is fairly local i can get them fresh which makes it all the better certainly a brew that i would buy in a 6 pack 'With Integrated Gradients:
a pours a gold macro color nice foamy white head with decent lacing as slowly fades not the best looking beer i 've seen s huge citrus in the nose mostly orange hops as well a nice smelling ipa t hops come first followed by large pine notes and small hints of the malt which are then out by the nice bitter finish wait to take my next sip m carbonation is good lighter side of medium real easy drinking beer some good dryness left in the mouth even at 8 2 abv it feels like a beer i could session watch out o not a ' dipa but certainly very good has a good nose and some depth in flavor while continuing to remain hoppy and bitter which is how i like it carbonation and mouthfeel are good and since it is fairly local i can get them fresh which makes it all the better certainly a brew that i would buy in a 6 pack 'With LIME:
a pours a gold macro color nice foamy white head with decent lacing as slowly fades not the best looking beer i 've seen s huge citrus in the nose mostly orange hops as well a nice smelling ipa t hops come first followed by large pine notes and small hints of the malt which are then out by the nice bitter finish wait to take my next sip m carbonation is good lighter side of medium real easy drinking beer some good dryness left in the mouth even at 8 2 abv it feels like a beer i could session watch out o not a ' dipa but certainly very good has a good nose and some depth in flavor while continuing to remain hoppy and bitter which is how i like it carbonation and mouthfeel are good and since it is fairly local i can get them fresh which makes it all the better certainly a brew that i would buy in a 6 pack 'With Perturbative Baseline:
a pours a gold macro color nice foamy white head with decent lacing as slowly fades not the best looking beer i 've seen s huge citrus in the nose mostly orange hops as well a nice smelling ipa t hops come first followed by large pine notes and small hints of the malt which are then out by the nice bitter finish wait to take my next sip m carbonation is good lighter side of medium real easy drinking beer some good dryness left in the mouth even at 8 2 abv it feels like a beer i could session watch out o not a ' dipa but certainly very good has a good nose and some depth in flavor while continuing to remain hoppy and bitter which is how i like it carbonation and mouthfeel are good and since it is fairly local i can get them fresh which makes it all the better certainly a brew that i would buy in a 6 pack 'Example 866
Rationale length SIS = [4, 5]With SIS Method:
i love dogfish beers but i ca n't say i feel this one at all in fact out of all the dfh beers i 've had this one stands out as my least favorite it pours a pretty pale amber color and it smells really good it 's a very unique smell lots of spice and a whole lot going on however this definitely does not translate to great taste i thought this beer tastes like it has way too much going on i ca n't get a handle on what flavors are supposed to come through and they all end up mixing together in a pretty combination for me it has a mouthfeel very similar to a miller lite which i do n't think is a real beer and overall just does n't work for me like i said i am a huge fan of dfh but i think they missed the mark on this one but hey the girl i date likes it so maybe it 's just meWith Integrated Gradients:
i love dogfish beers but i ca n't say i feel this one at all in fact out of all the dfh beers i 've had this one stands out as my least favorite it pours a pretty pale amber color and it smells really good it 's a very unique smell lots of spice and a whole lot going on however this definitely does not translate to great taste i thought this beer tastes like it has way too much going on i ca n't get a handle on what flavors are supposed to come through and they all end up mixing together in a pretty combination for me it has a mouthfeel very similar to a miller lite which i do n't think is a real beer and overall just does n't work for me like i said i am a huge fan of dfh but i think they missed the mark on this one but hey the girl i date likes it so maybe it 's just meWith LIME:
i love dogfish beers but i ca n't say i feel this one at all in fact out of all the dfh beers i 've had this one stands out as my least favorite it pours a pretty pale amber color and it smells really good it 's a very unique smell lots of spice and a whole lot going on however this definitely does not translate to great taste i thought this beer tastes like it has way too much going on i ca n't get a handle on what flavors are supposed to come through and they all end up mixing together in a pretty combination for me it has a mouthfeel very similar to a miller lite which i do n't think is a real beer and overall just does n't work for me like i said i am a huge fan of dfh but i think they missed the mark on this one but hey the girl i date likes it so maybe it 's just meWith Perturbative Baseline:
i love dogfish beers but i ca n't say i feel this one at all in fact out of all the dfh beers i 've had this one stands out as my least favorite it pours a pretty pale amber color and it smells really good it 's a very unique smell lots of spice and a whole lot going on however this definitely does not translate to great taste i thought this beer tastes like it has way too much going on i ca n't get a handle on what flavors are supposed to come through and they all end up mixing together in a pretty combination for me it has a mouthfeel very similar to a miller lite which i do n't think is a real beer and overall just does n't work for me like i said i am a huge fan of dfh but i think they missed the mark on this one but hey the girl i date likes it so maybe it 's just meExample 871
Rationale length SIS = [4, 7]With SIS Method:
a ceramic 750ml bottle of the 2008 vintage that was shared at an tasting poured into a tulip glass the pour is syrupy and thick i can tell that this is going to be thick just from watching it pour the body is garnet amber accentuated by ruby highlights in the light there is ample head and it leaves spotty lacing swirls produce wine like legs that creep back into the beer the aroma is dominated by boozy warmth caramel nutty malts and a hint of vanilla the taste is similar but more complex caramel toffee and some nuttiness is joined by piney hops cherry notes also make a quick appearance before they give way to vanilla in the finish thick sticky and syrupy this has a lot of potential but i would hold onto another one for a couple more years before opening it to give it more time to mellowWith Integrated Gradients:
a ceramic 750ml bottle of the 2008 vintage that was shared at an tasting poured into a tulip glass the pour is syrupy and thick i can tell that this is going to be thick just from watching it pour the body is garnet amber accentuated by ruby highlights in the light there is ample head and it leaves spotty lacing swirls produce wine like legs that creep back into the beer the aroma is dominated by boozy warmth caramel nutty malts and a hint of vanilla the taste is similar but more complex caramel toffee and some nuttiness is joined by piney hops cherry notes also make a quick appearance before they give way to vanilla in the finish thick sticky and syrupy this has a lot of potential but i would hold onto another one for a couple more years before opening it to give it more time to mellowWith LIME:
a ceramic 750ml bottle of the 2008 vintage that was shared at an tasting poured into a tulip glass the pour is syrupy and thick i can tell that this is going to be thick just from watching it pour the body is garnet amber accentuated by ruby highlights in the light there is ample head and it leaves spotty lacing swirls produce wine like legs that creep back into the beer the aroma is dominated by boozy warmth caramel nutty malts and a hint of vanilla the taste is similar but more complex caramel toffee and some nuttiness is joined by piney hops cherry notes also make a quick appearance before they give way to vanilla in the finish thick sticky and syrupy this has a lot of potential but i would hold onto another one for a couple more years before opening it to give it more time to mellowWith Perturbative Baseline:
a ceramic 750ml bottle of the 2008 vintage that was shared at an tasting poured into a tulip glass the pour is syrupy and thick i can tell that this is going to be thick just from watching it pour the body is garnet amber accentuated by ruby highlights in the light there is ample head and it leaves spotty lacing swirls produce wine like legs that creep back into the beer the aroma is dominated by boozy warmth caramel nutty malts and a hint of vanilla the taste is similar but more complex caramel toffee and some nuttiness is joined by piney hops cherry notes also make a quick appearance before they give way to vanilla in the finish thick sticky and syrupy this has a lot of potential but i would hold onto another one for a couple more years before opening it to give it more time to mellowExample 873
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
inviting copper color with a sticky if thin head caramel and apricots in the nose wheat dried apricots caramel and a dry finish some lingering banana too the hops provide a late but pronounced character pretty tasty i would n't say it 's as outstanding as others from southern tier like pumking and creme brulee stout thoughWith Integrated Gradients:
inviting copper color with a sticky if thin head caramel and apricots in the nose wheat dried apricots caramel and a dry finish some lingering banana too the hops provide a late but pronounced character pretty tasty i would n't say it 's as outstanding as others from southern tier like pumking and creme brulee stout thoughWith LIME:
inviting copper color with a sticky if thin head caramel and apricots in the nose wheat dried apricots caramel and a dry finish some lingering banana too the hops provide a late but pronounced character pretty tasty i would n't say it 's as outstanding as others from southern tier like pumking and creme brulee stout thoughWith Perturbative Baseline:
inviting copper color with a sticky if thin head caramel and apricots in the nose wheat dried apricots caramel and a dry finish some lingering banana too the hops provide a late but pronounced character pretty tasty i would n't say it 's as outstanding as others from southern tier like pumking and creme brulee stout thoughExample 874
Rationale length SIS = [7]With SIS Method:
pours a very cloudy yellow you can pass light through it easily but you ca n't see through it very strongly smelling beer smells of spices and a bit of banana tastes mildly sweet and a bit tart prominent banana and spice taste many different levels of taste to this has some malt and vanilla flavors too hops shows up for the party too this is one of the quality beers with many complex flavors and every sip is different it is closer to a 4 75 in taste mouthfeel is very good very drinkableWith Integrated Gradients:
pours a very cloudy yellow you can pass light through it easily but you ca n't see through it very strongly smelling beer smells of spices and a bit of banana tastes mildly sweet and a bit tart prominent banana and spice taste many different levels of taste to this has some malt and vanilla flavors too hops shows up for the party too this is one of the quality beers with many complex flavors and every sip is different it is closer to a 4 75 in taste mouthfeel is very good very drinkableWith LIME:
pours a very cloudy yellow you can pass light through it easily but you ca n't see through it very strongly smelling beer smells of spices and a bit of banana tastes mildly sweet and a bit tart prominent banana and spice taste many different levels of taste to this has some malt and vanilla flavors too hops shows up for the party too this is one of the quality beers with many complex flavors and every sip is different it is closer to a 4 75 in taste mouthfeel is very good very drinkableWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours a very cloudy yellow you can pass light through it easily but you ca n't see through it very strongly smelling beer smells of spices and a bit of banana tastes mildly sweet and a bit tart prominent banana and spice taste many different levels of taste to this has some malt and vanilla flavors too hops shows up for the party too this is one of the quality beers with many complex flavors and every sip is different it is closer to a 4 75 in taste mouthfeel is very good very drinkableExample 875
Rationale length SIS = [3, 5]With SIS Method:
on tap at the sunset presented hazy light gold with a white head exceptional retention ring like lacing all the way to the bottom aromatics are lively zesty and enticing phenols with spice and fruit coriander orange peel cardamon and some slight cracked pepper accent the triple type nose some slight tartness is in the background a shadow behind the bubblegum and spice nose finishes with warming zest and vanilla lightish body crisp and snappy with creamy carbonation pallet starts off with some wheat tartness and husky zest as the brew warms it shows itself to closely resemble a double white with triple like character well integrated citrus clove and lemon zest work well with a bannana accent finishes warming crisp and soft extremely well balanced and drinkable possibly the best brooklyn offering i 've triedWith Integrated Gradients:
on tap at the sunset presented hazy light gold with a white head exceptional retention ring like lacing all the way to the bottom aromatics are lively zesty and enticing phenols with spice and fruit coriander orange peel cardamon and some slight cracked pepper accent the triple type nose some slight tartness is in the background a shadow behind the bubblegum and spice nose finishes with warming zest and vanilla lightish body crisp and snappy with creamy carbonation pallet starts off with some wheat tartness and husky zest as the brew warms it shows itself to closely resemble a double white with triple like character well integrated citrus clove and lemon zest work well with a bannana accent finishes warming crisp and soft extremely well balanced and drinkable possibly the best brooklyn offering i 've triedWith LIME:
on tap at the sunset presented hazy light gold with a white head exceptional retention ring like lacing all the way to the bottom aromatics are lively zesty and enticing phenols with spice and fruit coriander orange peel cardamon and some slight cracked pepper accent the triple type nose some slight tartness is in the background a shadow behind the bubblegum and spice nose finishes with warming zest and vanilla lightish body crisp and snappy with creamy carbonation pallet starts off with some wheat tartness and husky zest as the brew warms it shows itself to closely resemble a double white with triple like character well integrated citrus clove and lemon zest work well with a bannana accent finishes warming crisp and soft extremely well balanced and drinkable possibly the best brooklyn offering i 've triedWith Perturbative Baseline:
on tap at the sunset presented hazy light gold with a white head exceptional retention ring like lacing all the way to the bottom aromatics are lively zesty and enticing phenols with spice and fruit coriander orange peel cardamon and some slight cracked pepper accent the triple type nose some slight tartness is in the background a shadow behind the bubblegum and spice nose finishes with warming zest and vanilla lightish body crisp and snappy with creamy carbonation pallet starts off with some wheat tartness and husky zest as the brew warms it shows itself to closely resemble a double white with triple like character well integrated citrus clove and lemon zest work well with a bannana accent finishes warming crisp and soft extremely well balanced and drinkable possibly the best brooklyn offering i 've triedExample 887
Rationale length SIS = [5, 6]With SIS Method:
fresh 12oz bottle of the 2011 vintage poured into a dfh pint glass a pours a clear dark copper with a huge creamy head of slightly off white foam that hangs around for some time leaving soapy lacing as it eventually dissipates s sweet caramel malt and fresh pungent hops with just the slightest whiff of apricots you can tell this is a fresh bottle the hop aromas are unbelievable t very similar to the nose fairly typical dfh ipa flavors of pungent hops and sweet caramel malt but with a nice amount of apricot flavoring that really comes out in the finish let 's be honest this is more or less 60 minute with some apricots added but it 's a darn tasty spring brew m slightly creamy with a medium mouthfeel and moderate carbonation d like i said this is a great spring day beer and i can see myself having many before it disappears from the shelvesWith Integrated Gradients:
fresh 12oz bottle of the 2011 vintage poured into a dfh pint glass a pours a clear dark copper with a huge creamy head of slightly off white foam that hangs around for some time leaving soapy lacing as it eventually dissipates s sweet caramel malt and fresh pungent hops with just the slightest whiff of apricots you can tell this is a fresh bottle the hop aromas are unbelievable t very similar to the nose fairly typical dfh ipa flavors of pungent hops and sweet caramel malt but with a nice amount of apricot flavoring that really comes out in the finish let 's be honest this is more or less 60 minute with some apricots added but it 's a darn tasty spring brew m slightly creamy with a medium mouthfeel and moderate carbonation d like i said this is a great spring day beer and i can see myself having many before it disappears from the shelvesWith LIME:
fresh 12oz bottle of the 2011 vintage poured into a dfh pint glass a pours a clear dark copper with a huge creamy head of slightly off white foam that hangs around for some time leaving soapy lacing as it eventually dissipates s sweet caramel malt and fresh pungent hops with just the slightest whiff of apricots you can tell this is a fresh bottle the hop aromas are unbelievable t very similar to the nose fairly typical dfh ipa flavors of pungent hops and sweet caramel malt but with a nice amount of apricot flavoring that really comes out in the finish let 's be honest this is more or less 60 minute with some apricots added but it 's a darn tasty spring brew m slightly creamy with a medium mouthfeel and moderate carbonation d like i said this is a great spring day beer and i can see myself having many before it disappears from the shelvesWith Perturbative Baseline:
fresh 12oz bottle of the 2011 vintage poured into a dfh pint glass a pours a clear dark copper with a huge creamy head of slightly off white foam that hangs around for some time leaving soapy lacing as it eventually dissipates s sweet caramel malt and fresh pungent hops with just the slightest whiff of apricots you can tell this is a fresh bottle the hop aromas are unbelievable t very similar to the nose fairly typical dfh ipa flavors of pungent hops and sweet caramel malt but with a nice amount of apricot flavoring that really comes out in the finish let 's be honest this is more or less 60 minute with some apricots added but it 's a darn tasty spring brew m slightly creamy with a medium mouthfeel and moderate carbonation d like i said this is a great spring day beer and i can see myself having many before it disappears from the shelvesExample 890
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
on tap at the grey lodge the beer pours a very deep dark brown color with a nice thick white head the aroma of the beer is very complex with definite tones of the spruce in it and spicy notes the taste is a nice roasted malt base with definite taste from the spruce it is an odd ingredient to have but i really enjoyed it and would like to try it again the beer is pretty drinkable but i think i could only have a few in a night maybe get a bottle or 2 to keep for awhile thanks to benWith Integrated Gradients:
on tap at the grey lodge the beer pours a very deep dark brown color with a nice thick white head the aroma of the beer is very complex with definite tones of the spruce in it and spicy notes the taste is a nice roasted malt base with definite taste from the spruce it is an odd ingredient to have but i really enjoyed it and would like to try it again the beer is pretty drinkable but i think i could only have a few in a night maybe get a bottle or 2 to keep for awhile thanks to benWith LIME:
on tap at the grey lodge the beer pours a very deep dark brown color with a nice thick white head the aroma of the beer is very complex with definite tones of the spruce in it and spicy notes the taste is a nice roasted malt base with definite taste from the spruce it is an odd ingredient to have but i really enjoyed it and would like to try it again the beer is pretty drinkable but i think i could only have a few in a night maybe get a bottle or 2 to keep for awhile thanks to benWith Perturbative Baseline:
on tap at the grey lodge the beer pours a very deep dark brown color with a nice thick white head the aroma of the beer is very complex with definite tones of the spruce in it and spicy notes the taste is a nice roasted malt base with definite taste from the spruce it is an odd ingredient to have but i really enjoyed it and would like to try it again the beer is pretty drinkable but i think i could only have a few in a night maybe get a bottle or 2 to keep for awhile thanks to benExample 892
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
hazy amber orange with beige foam composed of medium sized bubbles very good head retention and lots of clumpy lacing nice aroma particularly as it warmed hoppy malty and spicy some earthiness citrusy grapefruit skin pine grassy with a doughy yeasty sweetness and a bit of pineapple solid drying bitterness some tannins fruity apple with muted hop notes pine and citrus some caramel sweetness quick finish with some lingering bitterness medium full bodied with above average carbonation very creamy texture and mild warmth a very pleasant beer with well hidden alcohol and a unique mix of flavours good stuffWith Integrated Gradients:
hazy amber orange with beige foam composed of medium sized bubbles very good head retention and lots of clumpy lacing nice aroma particularly as it warmed hoppy malty and spicy some earthiness citrusy grapefruit skin pine grassy with a doughy yeasty sweetness and a bit of pineapple solid drying bitterness some tannins fruity apple with muted hop notes pine and citrus some caramel sweetness quick finish with some lingering bitterness medium full bodied with above average carbonation very creamy texture and mild warmth a very pleasant beer with well hidden alcohol and a unique mix of flavours good stuffWith LIME:
hazy amber orange with beige foam composed of medium sized bubbles very good head retention and lots of clumpy lacing nice aroma particularly as it warmed hoppy malty and spicy some earthiness citrusy grapefruit skin pine grassy with a doughy yeasty sweetness and a bit of pineapple solid drying bitterness some tannins fruity apple with muted hop notes pine and citrus some caramel sweetness quick finish with some lingering bitterness medium full bodied with above average carbonation very creamy texture and mild warmth a very pleasant beer with well hidden alcohol and a unique mix of flavours good stuffWith Perturbative Baseline:
hazy amber orange with beige foam composed of medium sized bubbles very good head retention and lots of clumpy lacing nice aroma particularly as it warmed hoppy malty and spicy some earthiness citrusy grapefruit skin pine grassy with a doughy yeasty sweetness and a bit of pineapple solid drying bitterness some tannins fruity apple with muted hop notes pine and citrus some caramel sweetness quick finish with some lingering bitterness medium full bodied with above average carbonation very creamy texture and mild warmth a very pleasant beer with well hidden alcohol and a unique mix of flavours good stuffExample 900
Rationale length SIS = [2, 5, 6]With SIS Method:
on tap at a the pour is a dark amber color bordering on mahogany with a finger 's worth of slightly off white head s wow the nose on this beer is phenomenal tons of vanilla bourbon maple syrup brown sugar caramel and toffee provide a wonderful sweetness some dark fruit notes and chocolate fill in the background of the aroma t the flavor is similarly impressive lots of sweet rich vanilla bourbon and oak accompanied by toffee caramel brown sugar and maple syrup the finish is all that prevents this from a perfect score as there is a bit of alcohol and heat but there are some nice hints of chocolate m the mouthfeel is smooth creamy rich and full bodied a light but nearly perfect level of carbonation d i was told this beer was good but i had to see for myself this is one of if not the best barrel aged barleywines i 've come across i might go back again soon to have some moreWith Integrated Gradients:
on tap at a the pour is a dark amber color bordering on mahogany with a finger 's worth of slightly off white head s wow the nose on this beer is phenomenal tons of vanilla bourbon maple syrup brown sugar caramel and toffee provide a wonderful sweetness some dark fruit notes and chocolate fill in the background of the aroma t the flavor is similarly impressive lots of sweet rich vanilla bourbon and oak accompanied by toffee caramel brown sugar and maple syrup the finish is all that prevents this from a perfect score as there is a bit of alcohol and heat but there are some nice hints of chocolate m the mouthfeel is smooth creamy rich and full bodied a light but nearly perfect level of carbonation d i was told this beer was good but i had to see for myself this is one of if not the best barrel aged barleywines i 've come across i might go back again soon to have some moreWith LIME:
on tap at a the pour is a dark amber color bordering on mahogany with a finger 's worth of slightly off white head s wow the nose on this beer is phenomenal tons of vanilla bourbon maple syrup brown sugar caramel and toffee provide a wonderful sweetness some dark fruit notes and chocolate fill in the background of the aroma t the flavor is similarly impressive lots of sweet rich vanilla bourbon and oak accompanied by toffee caramel brown sugar and maple syrup the finish is all that prevents this from a perfect score as there is a bit of alcohol and heat but there are some nice hints of chocolate m the mouthfeel is smooth creamy rich and full bodied a light but nearly perfect level of carbonation d i was told this beer was good but i had to see for myself this is one of if not the best barrel aged barleywines i 've come across i might go back again soon to have some moreWith Perturbative Baseline:
on tap at a the pour is a dark amber color bordering on mahogany with a finger 's worth of slightly off white head s wow the nose on this beer is phenomenal tons of vanilla bourbon maple syrup brown sugar caramel and toffee provide a wonderful sweetness some dark fruit notes and chocolate fill in the background of the aroma t the flavor is similarly impressive lots of sweet rich vanilla bourbon and oak accompanied by toffee caramel brown sugar and maple syrup the finish is all that prevents this from a perfect score as there is a bit of alcohol and heat but there are some nice hints of chocolate m the mouthfeel is smooth creamy rich and full bodied a light but nearly perfect level of carbonation d i was told this beer was good but i had to see for myself this is one of if not the best barrel aged barleywines i 've come across i might go back again soon to have some moreExample 902
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
very dark for the beer style dark brown beer that ca n't pass enough light to see the clarity with a good brown colored head quite fruity and spicy smelling ginger and clove on dried raisins and prunes brown sugar and raw apple with a bit of cake batter malt aroma but the spice tries to hide it the taste starts out sweetened prunes and coffee with the aftertaste of clove strong coffee flavors here as if this was 50 stout strong bitterness for the style more than a little hop mouthfeel is ok an ok beer but i did n't find this to be memorableWith Integrated Gradients:
very dark for the beer style dark brown beer that ca n't pass enough light to see the clarity with a good brown colored head quite fruity and spicy smelling ginger and clove on dried raisins and prunes brown sugar and raw apple with a bit of cake batter malt aroma but the spice tries to hide it the taste starts out sweetened prunes and coffee with the aftertaste of clove strong coffee flavors here as if this was 50 stout strong bitterness for the style more than a little hop mouthfeel is ok an ok beer but i did n't find this to be memorableWith LIME:
very dark for the beer style dark brown beer that ca n't pass enough light to see the clarity with a good brown colored head quite fruity and spicy smelling ginger and clove on dried raisins and prunes brown sugar and raw apple with a bit of cake batter malt aroma but the spice tries to hide it the taste starts out sweetened prunes and coffee with the aftertaste of clove strong coffee flavors here as if this was 50 stout strong bitterness for the style more than a little hop mouthfeel is ok an ok beer but i did n't find this to be memorableWith Perturbative Baseline:
very dark for the beer style dark brown beer that ca n't pass enough light to see the clarity with a good brown colored head quite fruity and spicy smelling ginger and clove on dried raisins and prunes brown sugar and raw apple with a bit of cake batter malt aroma but the spice tries to hide it the taste starts out sweetened prunes and coffee with the aftertaste of clove strong coffee flavors here as if this was 50 stout strong bitterness for the style more than a little hop mouthfeel is ok an ok beer but i did n't find this to be memorableExample 903
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
from notes pours black thick tan fluffy head great retention thick lacing very active smell rich sweet malty chocolate maple booze faintly roasty taste roasted barley and malty sweetness are prominent and well balanced hints of chocolate and coffee very mild bitterness and some booze feel rich full bodied texture alc warming clean finish overall smooth rich complex very good a special tasty treatWith Integrated Gradients:
from notes pours black thick tan fluffy head great retention thick lacing very active smell rich sweet malty chocolate maple booze faintly roasty taste roasted barley and malty sweetness are prominent and well balanced hints of chocolate and coffee very mild bitterness and some booze feel rich full bodied texture alc warming clean finish overall smooth rich complex very good a special tasty treatWith LIME:
from notes pours black thick tan fluffy head great retention thick lacing very active smell rich sweet malty chocolate maple booze faintly roasty taste roasted barley and malty sweetness are prominent and well balanced hints of chocolate and coffee very mild bitterness and some booze feel rich full bodied texture alc warming clean finish overall smooth rich complex very good a special tasty treatWith Perturbative Baseline:
from notes pours black thick tan fluffy head great retention thick lacing very active smell rich sweet malty chocolate maple booze faintly roasty taste roasted barley and malty sweetness are prominent and well balanced hints of chocolate and coffee very mild bitterness and some booze feel rich full bodied texture alc warming clean finish overall smooth rich complex very good a special tasty treatExample 904
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
my first brew from sent as an extra from thanks dan pours a nice dark honey orange with a nice frothy off white head the nose is nice and hoppy floral and citrus notes are pretty prevalent just a bit of sweetness to very nice flavors big citrusy hop characters that are nicely balanced out by sweet malt nice mouthfeel very crisp bitterness at the back of the mouth lingers for a pretty long time good overall brew i wish i could find it in floridaWith Integrated Gradients:
my first brew from sent as an extra from thanks dan pours a nice dark honey orange with a nice frothy off white head the nose is nice and hoppy floral and citrus notes are pretty prevalent just a bit of sweetness to very nice flavors big citrusy hop characters that are nicely balanced out by sweet malt nice mouthfeel very crisp bitterness at the back of the mouth lingers for a pretty long time good overall brew i wish i could find it in floridaWith LIME:
my first brew from sent as an extra from thanks dan pours a nice dark honey orange with a nice frothy off white head the nose is nice and hoppy floral and citrus notes are pretty prevalent just a bit of sweetness to very nice flavors big citrusy hop characters that are nicely balanced out by sweet malt nice mouthfeel very crisp bitterness at the back of the mouth lingers for a pretty long time good overall brew i wish i could find it in floridaWith Perturbative Baseline:
my first brew from sent as an extra from thanks dan pours a nice dark honey orange with a nice frothy off white head the nose is nice and hoppy floral and citrus notes are pretty prevalent just a bit of sweetness to very nice flavors big citrusy hop characters that are nicely balanced out by sweet malt nice mouthfeel very crisp bitterness at the back of the mouth lingers for a pretty long time good overall brew i wish i could find it in floridaExample 905
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
i know i a faux pas but poured this from a 11 2 oz bottle into a pint glass however i do n't think it overly affected my impression of it anyway the beer poured a light caramel color and had no head and virtually no lacing it looked kind of thin too the smell was amazing dark fruit caramel malty but a bit boozy too of course with 14 alcohol you probably should expect that the beer was crazy sweet with caramel and figs coming through to me despite it appearing to be thin the beer had a nice thick coating mouthfeel and a bit of carbonation so it was n't totally like drinking syrup i do n't think i could do more than one of these in a sitting but definitely worth a try if you 're into big sweet malty beersWith Integrated Gradients:
i know i a faux pas but poured this from a 11 2 oz bottle into a pint glass however i do n't think it overly affected my impression of it anyway the beer poured a light caramel color and had no head and virtually no lacing it looked kind of thin too the smell was amazing dark fruit caramel malty but a bit boozy too of course with 14 alcohol you probably should expect that the beer was crazy sweet with caramel and figs coming through to me despite it appearing to be thin the beer had a nice thick coating mouthfeel and a bit of carbonation so it was n't totally like drinking syrup i do n't think i could do more than one of these in a sitting but definitely worth a try if you 're into big sweet malty beersWith LIME:
i know i a faux pas but poured this from a 11 2 oz bottle into a pint glass however i do n't think it overly affected my impression of it anyway the beer poured a light caramel color and had no head and virtually no lacing it looked kind of thin too the smell was amazing dark fruit caramel malty but a bit boozy too of course with 14 alcohol you probably should expect that the beer was crazy sweet with caramel and figs coming through to me despite it appearing to be thin the beer had a nice thick coating mouthfeel and a bit of carbonation so it was n't totally like drinking syrup i do n't think i could do more than one of these in a sitting but definitely worth a try if you 're into big sweet malty beersWith Perturbative Baseline:
i know i a faux pas but poured this from a 11 2 oz bottle into a pint glass however i do n't think it overly affected my impression of it anyway the beer poured a light caramel color and had no head and virtually no lacing it looked kind of thin too the smell was amazing dark fruit caramel malty but a bit boozy too of course with 14 alcohol you probably should expect that the beer was crazy sweet with caramel and figs coming through to me despite it appearing to be thin the beer had a nice thick coating mouthfeel and a bit of carbonation so it was n't totally like drinking syrup i do n't think i could do more than one of these in a sitting but definitely worth a try if you 're into big sweet malty beersExample 911
Rationale length SIS = [5, 6]With SIS Method:
beer review 100 a pours a light somewhat hazy gold color into my pint glass with about one finger of head moderate retention and very nice lacing s strong aroma of hops pine and grapefruit citrus notes as well as sweet malts t to me this is a great tasting ipa sweet malts followed by a very nice pine and citrus hop fusion that finishes with just the right amount of bitterness m medium in body crisp and refreshing d this drinks great as an ipa and all you hopheads out there like myself remember this is an ipa not a double or imperial and for the category it 's in it is an awesome beerWith Integrated Gradients:
beer review 100 a pours a light somewhat hazy gold color into my pint glass with about one finger of head moderate retention and very nice lacing s strong aroma of hops pine and grapefruit citrus notes as well as sweet malts t to me this is a great tasting ipa sweet malts followed by a very nice pine and citrus hop fusion that finishes with just the right amount of bitterness m medium in body crisp and refreshing d this drinks great as an ipa and all you hopheads out there like myself remember this is an ipa not a double or imperial and for the category it 's in it is an awesome beerWith LIME:
beer review 100 a pours a light somewhat hazy gold color into my pint glass with about one finger of head moderate retention and very nice lacing s strong aroma of hops pine and grapefruit citrus notes as well as sweet malts t to me this is a great tasting ipa sweet malts followed by a very nice pine and citrus hop fusion that finishes with just the right amount of bitterness m medium in body crisp and refreshing d this drinks great as an ipa and all you hopheads out there like myself remember this is an ipa not a double or imperial and for the category it 's in it is an awesome beerWith Perturbative Baseline:
beer review 100 a pours a light somewhat hazy gold color into my pint glass with about one finger of head moderate retention and very nice lacing s strong aroma of hops pine and grapefruit citrus notes as well as sweet malts t to me this is a great tasting ipa sweet malts followed by a very nice pine and citrus hop fusion that finishes with just the right amount of bitterness m medium in body crisp and refreshing d this drinks great as an ipa and all you hopheads out there like myself remember this is an ipa not a double or imperial and for the category it 's in it is an awesome beerExample 915
Rationale length SIS = [7]With SIS Method:
dated 05 05 poured out a pale hazy lemon there were tons of yeasty chunks floating all throughout and a good amount of carbination rising up to the thick creamy luscious head crisp scents lightly spicey very saison like very clean flavor it is almost gone from your tongue as soon as you finish swallowing good amount of carbination in the mouthfeel but not overpowering very balanced flavors and surprisingly dry which makes this highly drinkable enjoyed thisWith Integrated Gradients:
dated 05 05 poured out a pale hazy lemon there were tons of yeasty chunks floating all throughout and a good amount of carbination rising up to the thick creamy luscious head crisp scents lightly spicey very saison like very clean flavor it is almost gone from your tongue as soon as you finish swallowing good amount of carbination in the mouthfeel but not overpowering very balanced flavors and surprisingly dry which makes this highly drinkable enjoyed thisWith LIME:
dated 05 05 poured out a pale hazy lemon there were tons of yeasty chunks floating all throughout and a good amount of carbination rising up to the thick creamy luscious head crisp scents lightly spicey very saison like very clean flavor it is almost gone from your tongue as soon as you finish swallowing good amount of carbination in the mouthfeel but not overpowering very balanced flavors and surprisingly dry which makes this highly drinkable enjoyed thisWith Perturbative Baseline:
dated 05 05 poured out a pale hazy lemon there were tons of yeasty chunks floating all throughout and a good amount of carbination rising up to the thick creamy luscious head crisp scents lightly spicey very saison like very clean flavor it is almost gone from your tongue as soon as you finish swallowing good amount of carbination in the mouthfeel but not overpowering very balanced flavors and surprisingly dry which makes this highly drinkable enjoyed thisExample 918
Rationale length SIS = [3, 5, 6]With SIS Method:
had this at with and came in a 750ml caged and corked the corked out of sight as soon as the cage was into a tulip glass between the 3 of us hazy deep copper mahagony hard to get a really good look at the color at off white head hard to pour without a glass full of fluffy everlasting head left lot of thick webbing all over the inside of the glass sticky looking great aroma ca n't seem to keep it away from the nose sweet dark tart fruit notes some sour cherry earthy spicy with hints of currants clove allspice also nutty with some belgium yeast lots of sweet booziness from the start dark fruityness with plum notes the fruittyness was of dried fruit lots of spicyness lots of clove also nutty and earthy finished clean spicy and very sugary syrupy big full mouthfeel smooth and very creamy with lots of a beer to sip but very enjoyable wish i had the whole bottle to drink would be no problem a must try beer if you like this style seems like a beer that would age very wellWith Integrated Gradients:
had this at with and came in a 750ml caged and corked the corked out of sight as soon as the cage was into a tulip glass between the 3 of us hazy deep copper mahagony hard to get a really good look at the color at off white head hard to pour without a glass full of fluffy everlasting head left lot of thick webbing all over the inside of the glass sticky looking great aroma ca n't seem to keep it away from the nose sweet dark tart fruit notes some sour cherry earthy spicy with hints of currants clove allspice also nutty with some belgium yeast lots of sweet booziness from the start dark fruityness with plum notes the fruittyness was of dried fruit lots of spicyness lots of clove also nutty and earthy finished clean spicy and very sugary syrupy big full mouthfeel smooth and very creamy with lots of a beer to sip but very enjoyable wish i had the whole bottle to drink would be no problem a must try beer if you like this style seems like a beer that would age very wellWith LIME:
had this at with and came in a 750ml caged and corked the corked out of sight as soon as the cage was into a tulip glass between the 3 of us hazy deep copper mahagony hard to get a really good look at the color at off white head hard to pour without a glass full of fluffy everlasting head left lot of thick webbing all over the inside of the glass sticky looking great aroma ca n't seem to keep it away from the nose sweet dark tart fruit notes some sour cherry earthy spicy with hints of currants clove allspice also nutty with some belgium yeast lots of sweet booziness from the start dark fruityness with plum notes the fruittyness was of dried fruit lots of spicyness lots of clove also nutty and earthy finished clean spicy and very sugary syrupy big full mouthfeel smooth and very creamy with lots of a beer to sip but very enjoyable wish i had the whole bottle to drink would be no problem a must try beer if you like this style seems like a beer that would age very wellWith Perturbative Baseline:
had this at with and came in a 750ml caged and corked the corked out of sight as soon as the cage was into a tulip glass between the 3 of us hazy deep copper mahagony hard to get a really good look at the color at off white head hard to pour without a glass full of fluffy everlasting head left lot of thick webbing all over the inside of the glass sticky looking great aroma ca n't seem to keep it away from the nose sweet dark tart fruit notes some sour cherry earthy spicy with hints of currants clove allspice also nutty with some belgium yeast lots of sweet booziness from the start dark fruityness with plum notes the fruittyness was of dried fruit lots of spicyness lots of clove also nutty and earthy finished clean spicy and very sugary syrupy big full mouthfeel smooth and very creamy with lots of a beer to sip but very enjoyable wish i had the whole bottle to drink would be no problem a must try beer if you like this style seems like a beer that would age very wellExample 922
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
one of my favorite ipa 's poured a light amber cloudy orange with of gold completed by a full head of white foam leave considerable lacing throughout the drink beautiful aroma of citrus and floral hops taste is very interesting big time apricot sweetness then boom a crash of hops of refined design the hops are so clean and crisp you can almost feel your tongue crackle perfect carbonation and no alcohol in the flavor aftertaste is of light fruit and bitter hops but finishes without approaching the realm of metallic hop aftertaste a nice oneWith Integrated Gradients:
one of my favorite ipa 's poured a light amber cloudy orange with of gold completed by a full head of white foam leave considerable lacing throughout the drink beautiful aroma of citrus and floral hops taste is very interesting big time apricot sweetness then boom a crash of hops of refined design the hops are so clean and crisp you can almost feel your tongue crackle perfect carbonation and no alcohol in the flavor aftertaste is of light fruit and bitter hops but finishes without approaching the realm of metallic hop aftertaste a nice oneWith LIME:
one of my favorite ipa 's poured a light amber cloudy orange with of gold completed by a full head of white foam leave considerable lacing throughout the drink beautiful aroma of citrus and floral hops taste is very interesting big time apricot sweetness then boom a crash of hops of refined design the hops are so clean and crisp you can almost feel your tongue crackle perfect carbonation and no alcohol in the flavor aftertaste is of light fruit and bitter hops but finishes without approaching the realm of metallic hop aftertaste a nice oneWith Perturbative Baseline:
one of my favorite ipa 's poured a light amber cloudy orange with of gold completed by a full head of white foam leave considerable lacing throughout the drink beautiful aroma of citrus and floral hops taste is very interesting big time apricot sweetness then boom a crash of hops of refined design the hops are so clean and crisp you can almost feel your tongue crackle perfect carbonation and no alcohol in the flavor aftertaste is of light fruit and bitter hops but finishes without approaching the realm of metallic hop aftertaste a nice oneExample 924
Rationale length SIS = [4, 6]With SIS Method:
anytime i see an offering from north coast i have n't sampled its a no brainer to put it into the stable this reminds me to make a point of planning a trip north for some great breweries soon pour is easily manageable forms a big brown head that is meaty chunky and clings to the glass dries and forms damn nice near perfect lots of coffee burnt aroma comes across with a nice woody burnt flavor that has a of bitter hops bitterness is on the high end of the scale for a stout and it works well charred taste lingers a bit and gives it a dry finish some chalkiness but nothing to hold back a fine brew another winner from a fine breweryWith Integrated Gradients:
anytime i see an offering from north coast i have n't sampled its a no brainer to put it into the stable this reminds me to make a point of planning a trip north for some great breweries soon pour is easily manageable forms a big brown head that is meaty chunky and clings to the glass dries and forms damn nice near perfect lots of coffee burnt aroma comes across with a nice woody burnt flavor that has a of bitter hops bitterness is on the high end of the scale for a stout and it works well charred taste lingers a bit and gives it a dry finish some chalkiness but nothing to hold back a fine brew another winner from a fine breweryWith LIME:
anytime i see an offering from north coast i have n't sampled its a no brainer to put it into the stable this reminds me to make a point of planning a trip north for some great breweries soon pour is easily manageable forms a big brown head that is meaty chunky and clings to the glass dries and forms damn nice near perfect lots of coffee burnt aroma comes across with a nice woody burnt flavor that has a of bitter hops bitterness is on the high end of the scale for a stout and it works well charred taste lingers a bit and gives it a dry finish some chalkiness but nothing to hold back a fine brew another winner from a fine breweryWith Perturbative Baseline:
anytime i see an offering from north coast i have n't sampled its a no brainer to put it into the stable this reminds me to make a point of planning a trip north for some great breweries soon pour is easily manageable forms a big brown head that is meaty chunky and clings to the glass dries and forms damn nice near perfect lots of coffee burnt aroma comes across with a nice woody burnt flavor that has a of bitter hops bitterness is on the high end of the scale for a stout and it works well charred taste lingers a bit and gives it a dry finish some chalkiness but nothing to hold back a fine brew another winner from a fine breweryExample 925
Rationale length SIS = [5, 7]With SIS Method:
a dark pour pretty much black with a light brown head that looks pretty nice for being higher abv s oak is very evident bourbon chocolate molasses vanilla and dark malts smells pretty good t oaky chocolatey and bourbon are the main flavors a bit of roasted malt vanilla and molasses too a touch of hops can be found near the finish bourbon flavor shows itself more in the finish a bit rough around the edges but still good m body is a bit light for being a big beer a tad creamy lower carbonation d pretty good for being a barrel aged high abv ale not sure what the age is on this one but it seems fairly fresh since the bourbon flavors are still very evident and a bit powerful by far this is got ta be the best offering from cold spring breweryWith Integrated Gradients:
a dark pour pretty much black with a light brown head that looks pretty nice for being higher abv s oak is very evident bourbon chocolate molasses vanilla and dark malts smells pretty good t oaky chocolatey and bourbon are the main flavors a bit of roasted malt vanilla and molasses too a touch of hops can be found near the finish bourbon flavor shows itself more in the finish a bit rough around the edges but still good m body is a bit light for being a big beer a tad creamy lower carbonation d pretty good for being a barrel aged high abv ale not sure what the age is on this one but it seems fairly fresh since the bourbon flavors are still very evident and a bit powerful by far this is got ta be the best offering from cold spring breweryWith LIME:
a dark pour pretty much black with a light brown head that looks pretty nice for being higher abv s oak is very evident bourbon chocolate molasses vanilla and dark malts smells pretty good t oaky chocolatey and bourbon are the main flavors a bit of roasted malt vanilla and molasses too a touch of hops can be found near the finish bourbon flavor shows itself more in the finish a bit rough around the edges but still good m body is a bit light for being a big beer a tad creamy lower carbonation d pretty good for being a barrel aged high abv ale not sure what the age is on this one but it seems fairly fresh since the bourbon flavors are still very evident and a bit powerful by far this is got ta be the best offering from cold spring breweryWith Perturbative Baseline:
a dark pour pretty much black with a light brown head that looks pretty nice for being higher abv s oak is very evident bourbon chocolate molasses vanilla and dark malts smells pretty good t oaky chocolatey and bourbon are the main flavors a bit of roasted malt vanilla and molasses too a touch of hops can be found near the finish bourbon flavor shows itself more in the finish a bit rough around the edges but still good m body is a bit light for being a big beer a tad creamy lower carbonation d pretty good for being a barrel aged high abv ale not sure what the age is on this one but it seems fairly fresh since the bourbon flavors are still very evident and a bit powerful by far this is got ta be the best offering from cold spring breweryExample 931
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
first off thanks to brad for this one up for us very generous poured into a tulip glass a golden hued honey color with a slight haze to it not a whole lot of head to speak of though the aroma is extraordinary and complex with notes of sour fruit tart and apple the taste does not sour apple tartness and a subtle oak overwhelm the palate mouthfeel is light the drinkability of this is exceptional if you get the chance try this beer very goodWith Integrated Gradients:
first off thanks to brad for this one up for us very generous poured into a tulip glass a golden hued honey color with a slight haze to it not a whole lot of head to speak of though the aroma is extraordinary and complex with notes of sour fruit tart and apple the taste does not sour apple tartness and a subtle oak overwhelm the palate mouthfeel is light the drinkability of this is exceptional if you get the chance try this beer very goodWith LIME:
first off thanks to brad for this one up for us very generous poured into a tulip glass a golden hued honey color with a slight haze to it not a whole lot of head to speak of though the aroma is extraordinary and complex with notes of sour fruit tart and apple the taste does not sour apple tartness and a subtle oak overwhelm the palate mouthfeel is light the drinkability of this is exceptional if you get the chance try this beer very goodWith Perturbative Baseline:
first off thanks to brad for this one up for us very generous poured into a tulip glass a golden hued honey color with a slight haze to it not a whole lot of head to speak of though the aroma is extraordinary and complex with notes of sour fruit tart and apple the taste does not sour apple tartness and a subtle oak overwhelm the palate mouthfeel is light the drinkability of this is exceptional if you get the chance try this beer very goodExample 945
Rationale length SIS = [9]With SIS Method:
appears a hazy dark auburn with a small light tan head that quickly fades into a mild cap and collar spotty bits of lacing are left around the glass smell is of toasted nuts cocoa caramel and fresh bread taste is of coffee toasted nuts cocoa caramel baked bread and a touch of figs mouthfeel is medium bodied spritzy up front and smooth in the finishWith Integrated Gradients:
appears a hazy dark auburn with a small light tan head that quickly fades into a mild cap and collar spotty bits of lacing are left around the glass smell is of toasted nuts cocoa caramel and fresh bread taste is of coffee toasted nuts cocoa caramel baked bread and a touch of figs mouthfeel is medium bodied spritzy up front and smooth in the finishWith LIME:
appears a hazy dark auburn with a small light tan head that quickly fades into a mild cap and collar spotty bits of lacing are left around the glass smell is of toasted nuts cocoa caramel and fresh bread taste is of coffee toasted nuts cocoa caramel baked bread and a touch of figs mouthfeel is medium bodied spritzy up front and smooth in the finishWith Perturbative Baseline:
appears a hazy dark auburn with a small light tan head that quickly fades into a mild cap and collar spotty bits of lacing are left around the glass smell is of toasted nuts cocoa caramel and fresh bread taste is of coffee toasted nuts cocoa caramel baked bread and a touch of figs mouthfeel is medium bodied spritzy up front and smooth in the finishExample 950
Rationale length SIS = [9]With SIS Method:
poured from a bottle into a pint glass a pours a ruby amber color with 1 4 ' thin head and some lacing this is a good looking beer s floral hops and citrus burst into the nostrils some slight malt and pine aromas also present t sweet citrus flavors dominate the initial sip followed by a significant hop presence in the middle to finish some slightly unappealing bitter aftertaste in the finish m this beer has the feel of a good spring beer it is light and thin on the tongue with the presence of prickly carbonation overall this is a good beer it is very similar in flavor to nugget nectar but the flavors and character are not as prominent as in its imperial amber ale cousin aside from the slightly bitter aftertaste the beer is well balanced and one of the tastier amber ales that i have hadWith Integrated Gradients:
poured from a bottle into a pint glass a pours a ruby amber color with 1 4 ' thin head and some lacing this is a good looking beer s floral hops and citrus burst into the nostrils some slight malt and pine aromas also present t sweet citrus flavors dominate the initial sip followed by a significant hop presence in the middle to finish some slightly unappealing bitter aftertaste in the finish m this beer has the feel of a good spring beer it is light and thin on the tongue with the presence of prickly carbonation overall this is a good beer it is very similar in flavor to nugget nectar but the flavors and character are not as prominent as in its imperial amber ale cousin aside from the slightly bitter aftertaste the beer is well balanced and one of the tastier amber ales that i have hadWith LIME:
poured from a bottle into a pint glass a pours a ruby amber color with 1 4 ' thin head and some lacing this is a good looking beer s floral hops and citrus burst into the nostrils some slight malt and pine aromas also present t sweet citrus flavors dominate the initial sip followed by a significant hop presence in the middle to finish some slightly unappealing bitter aftertaste in the finish m this beer has the feel of a good spring beer it is light and thin on the tongue with the presence of prickly carbonation overall this is a good beer it is very similar in flavor to nugget nectar but the flavors and character are not as prominent as in its imperial amber ale cousin aside from the slightly bitter aftertaste the beer is well balanced and one of the tastier amber ales that i have hadWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured from a bottle into a pint glass a pours a ruby amber color with 1 4 ' thin head and some lacing this is a good looking beer s floral hops and citrus burst into the nostrils some slight malt and pine aromas also present t sweet citrus flavors dominate the initial sip followed by a significant hop presence in the middle to finish some slightly unappealing bitter aftertaste in the finish m this beer has the feel of a good spring beer it is light and thin on the tongue with the presence of prickly carbonation overall this is a good beer it is very similar in flavor to nugget nectar but the flavors and character are not as prominent as in its imperial amber ale cousin aside from the slightly bitter aftertaste the beer is well balanced and one of the tastier amber ales that i have hadExample 951
Rationale length SIS = [7]With SIS Method:
1 29 2007 pours a very dark brown with a thin off white mostly diminishing head the aroma is that of raisin plum clove cinnamon nutmeg and brown sugar there may be a hint of spruce and earth it has a nice full mouth feel with small soft bubbles the flavor is moderately sweet with lingering alcohol and prunes this is very much like trois pistoles but a bit more refined a bit sweeter a thicker texture and more focused flavor it has the dark sweet flavor of prunes and raisins but the flavor does n't explode the way trois pistoles does it kept me warm on a snowy nightWith Integrated Gradients:
1 29 2007 pours a very dark brown with a thin off white mostly diminishing head the aroma is that of raisin plum clove cinnamon nutmeg and brown sugar there may be a hint of spruce and earth it has a nice full mouth feel with small soft bubbles the flavor is moderately sweet with lingering alcohol and prunes this is very much like trois pistoles but a bit more refined a bit sweeter a thicker texture and more focused flavor it has the dark sweet flavor of prunes and raisins but the flavor does n't explode the way trois pistoles does it kept me warm on a snowy nightWith LIME:
1 29 2007 pours a very dark brown with a thin off white mostly diminishing head the aroma is that of raisin plum clove cinnamon nutmeg and brown sugar there may be a hint of spruce and earth it has a nice full mouth feel with small soft bubbles the flavor is moderately sweet with lingering alcohol and prunes this is very much like trois pistoles but a bit more refined a bit sweeter a thicker texture and more focused flavor it has the dark sweet flavor of prunes and raisins but the flavor does n't explode the way trois pistoles does it kept me warm on a snowy nightWith Perturbative Baseline:
1 29 2007 pours a very dark brown with a thin off white mostly diminishing head the aroma is that of raisin plum clove cinnamon nutmeg and brown sugar there may be a hint of spruce and earth it has a nice full mouth feel with small soft bubbles the flavor is moderately sweet with lingering alcohol and prunes this is very much like trois pistoles but a bit more refined a bit sweeter a thicker texture and more focused flavor it has the dark sweet flavor of prunes and raisins but the flavor does n't explode the way trois pistoles does it kept me warm on a snowy nightExample 958
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
12oz bottle poured into a dfh snifter glass a pours a ruby orange color with a one finger head that dissipated quickly leaving a little bit of foam on the top decent lacing down the sides s nice citrusy hops lots of grapefruit on this one get a hint oh booze on the nose as well t fell a little flat compared to the nose not has as i was expecting the hops are still there but it is a whole lot weaker just average imo m d medium bodied overall it was fine but nothing special for meWith Integrated Gradients:
12oz bottle poured into a dfh snifter glass a pours a ruby orange color with a one finger head that dissipated quickly leaving a little bit of foam on the top decent lacing down the sides s nice citrusy hops lots of grapefruit on this one get a hint oh booze on the nose as well t fell a little flat compared to the nose not has as i was expecting the hops are still there but it is a whole lot weaker just average imo m d medium bodied overall it was fine but nothing special for meWith LIME:
12oz bottle poured into a dfh snifter glass a pours a ruby orange color with a one finger head that dissipated quickly leaving a little bit of foam on the top decent lacing down the sides s nice citrusy hops lots of grapefruit on this one get a hint oh booze on the nose as well t fell a little flat compared to the nose not has as i was expecting the hops are still there but it is a whole lot weaker just average imo m d medium bodied overall it was fine but nothing special for meWith Perturbative Baseline:
12oz bottle poured into a dfh snifter glass a pours a ruby orange color with a one finger head that dissipated quickly leaving a little bit of foam on the top decent lacing down the sides s nice citrusy hops lots of grapefruit on this one get a hint oh booze on the nose as well t fell a little flat compared to the nose not has as i was expecting the hops are still there but it is a whole lot weaker just average imo m d medium bodied overall it was fine but nothing special for meExample 960
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
small somewhat creamy light brown head that mostly diminished pitch black color aroma of bread molasses caramel chocolate coffee toasted malt light alcoholic sniff plum prune date licorice very complex aroma full bodied with an alcoholic texture and a soft carbonation excellent balance between the sweet malt and bitter flavor berries sweet and lingering finish smooth and very nice thick beer definitely one of my favorite risWith Integrated Gradients:
small somewhat creamy light brown head that mostly diminished pitch black color aroma of bread molasses caramel chocolate coffee toasted malt light alcoholic sniff plum prune date licorice very complex aroma full bodied with an alcoholic texture and a soft carbonation excellent balance between the sweet malt and bitter flavor berries sweet and lingering finish smooth and very nice thick beer definitely one of my favorite risWith LIME:
small somewhat creamy light brown head that mostly diminished pitch black color aroma of bread molasses caramel chocolate coffee toasted malt light alcoholic sniff plum prune date licorice very complex aroma full bodied with an alcoholic texture and a soft carbonation excellent balance between the sweet malt and bitter flavor berries sweet and lingering finish smooth and very nice thick beer definitely one of my favorite risWith Perturbative Baseline:
small somewhat creamy light brown head that mostly diminished pitch black color aroma of bread molasses caramel chocolate coffee toasted malt light alcoholic sniff plum prune date licorice very complex aroma full bodied with an alcoholic texture and a soft carbonation excellent balance between the sweet malt and bitter flavor berries sweet and lingering finish smooth and very nice thick beer definitely one of my favorite risExample 963
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
a fierce sound clearly something good or at least we hope hazy golden hue carbonation with a huge creamy white head atop very attractive citrus and spice in the nose very bold and bright and uplifting with flavor pepper and clove coriander lemon zest like a witbier with a bit more taste is fully flavored juicy zesty spicy brisk brilliant with a certain sugary kick a little candy ish sticky sweet but i ca n't help but like it medium bodied a thin actually but still good a very nice tripel if un tasty zesty sweet and a little bit strong this lands in the good category and that 's very fineWith Integrated Gradients:
a fierce sound clearly something good or at least we hope hazy golden hue carbonation with a huge creamy white head atop very attractive citrus and spice in the nose very bold and bright and uplifting with flavor pepper and clove coriander lemon zest like a witbier with a bit more taste is fully flavored juicy zesty spicy brisk brilliant with a certain sugary kick a little candy ish sticky sweet but i ca n't help but like it medium bodied a thin actually but still good a very nice tripel if un tasty zesty sweet and a little bit strong this lands in the good category and that 's very fineWith LIME:
a fierce sound clearly something good or at least we hope hazy golden hue carbonation with a huge creamy white head atop very attractive citrus and spice in the nose very bold and bright and uplifting with flavor pepper and clove coriander lemon zest like a witbier with a bit more taste is fully flavored juicy zesty spicy brisk brilliant with a certain sugary kick a little candy ish sticky sweet but i ca n't help but like it medium bodied a thin actually but still good a very nice tripel if un tasty zesty sweet and a little bit strong this lands in the good category and that 's very fineWith Perturbative Baseline:
a fierce sound clearly something good or at least we hope hazy golden hue carbonation with a huge creamy white head atop very attractive citrus and spice in the nose very bold and bright and uplifting with flavor pepper and clove coriander lemon zest like a witbier with a bit more taste is fully flavored juicy zesty spicy brisk brilliant with a certain sugary kick a little candy ish sticky sweet but i ca n't help but like it medium bodied a thin actually but still good a very nice tripel if un tasty zesty sweet and a little bit strong this lands in the good category and that 's very fineExample 965
Rationale length SIS = [9]With SIS Method:
poured from a 11 2 oz bottle into a chimay chalice appearance pours a hazy dark brown color with reddish hues around the laces has a thick white head that dissipates slowly and leaves little lacing smell smells strongly of dark fruits and sweet malts has that belgian yeasty smell too taste has a strong vinous taste starts bitter and vinous and finishes sweet and spicy has a noticeable alcohol flavor as well mouthfeel very smooth and full bodied with a nice carbonation bite drinkability another great beer from chimay the chimay line up is one of the best in the world of beer certainly worth a try and something i will look for in the futureWith Integrated Gradients:
poured from a 11 2 oz bottle into a chimay chalice appearance pours a hazy dark brown color with reddish hues around the laces has a thick white head that dissipates slowly and leaves little lacing smell smells strongly of dark fruits and sweet malts has that belgian yeasty smell too taste has a strong vinous taste starts bitter and vinous and finishes sweet and spicy has a noticeable alcohol flavor as well mouthfeel very smooth and full bodied with a nice carbonation bite drinkability another great beer from chimay the chimay line up is one of the best in the world of beer certainly worth a try and something i will look for in the futureWith LIME:
poured from a 11 2 oz bottle into a chimay chalice appearance pours a hazy dark brown color with reddish hues around the laces has a thick white head that dissipates slowly and leaves little lacing smell smells strongly of dark fruits and sweet malts has that belgian yeasty smell too taste has a strong vinous taste starts bitter and vinous and finishes sweet and spicy has a noticeable alcohol flavor as well mouthfeel very smooth and full bodied with a nice carbonation bite drinkability another great beer from chimay the chimay line up is one of the best in the world of beer certainly worth a try and something i will look for in the futureWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured from a 11 2 oz bottle into a chimay chalice appearance pours a hazy dark brown color with reddish hues around the laces has a thick white head that dissipates slowly and leaves little lacing smell smells strongly of dark fruits and sweet malts has that belgian yeasty smell too taste has a strong vinous taste starts bitter and vinous and finishes sweet and spicy has a noticeable alcohol flavor as well mouthfeel very smooth and full bodied with a nice carbonation bite drinkability another great beer from chimay the chimay line up is one of the best in the world of beer certainly worth a try and something i will look for in the futureExample 966
Rationale length SIS = [7]With SIS Method:
2 13 05 on tap at a pub in mt presentation from the tap into a ipa glass appearance amber pour with a nice 3 4 inch thick creamy head and nice lacing smell nice typical ipa scent fairly heavy pine and grapefruit scents taste nice flavor balance between the hops and the malt more grapefruit flavor than pine not to bitter mouthfeel good carbonation level drinkability a very drinkable ipa not the best but definitely above average good brew that i would try again when in montanaWith Integrated Gradients:
2 13 05 on tap at a pub in mt presentation from the tap into a ipa glass appearance amber pour with a nice 3 4 inch thick creamy head and nice lacing smell nice typical ipa scent fairly heavy pine and grapefruit scents taste nice flavor balance between the hops and the malt more grapefruit flavor than pine not to bitter mouthfeel good carbonation level drinkability a very drinkable ipa not the best but definitely above average good brew that i would try again when in montanaWith LIME:
2 13 05 on tap at a pub in mt presentation from the tap into a ipa glass appearance amber pour with a nice 3 4 inch thick creamy head and nice lacing smell nice typical ipa scent fairly heavy pine and grapefruit scents taste nice flavor balance between the hops and the malt more grapefruit flavor than pine not to bitter mouthfeel good carbonation level drinkability a very drinkable ipa not the best but definitely above average good brew that i would try again when in montanaWith Perturbative Baseline:
2 13 05 on tap at a pub in mt presentation from the tap into a ipa glass appearance amber pour with a nice 3 4 inch thick creamy head and nice lacing smell nice typical ipa scent fairly heavy pine and grapefruit scents taste nice flavor balance between the hops and the malt more grapefruit flavor than pine not to bitter mouthfeel good carbonation level drinkability a very drinkable ipa not the best but definitely above average good brew that i would try again when in montanaExample 967
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
another stone on tap this one has proven to not be as uneven as some of the other styles lovely dark shade very dark you can pick up some reddish brown when held to the light very nice head when poured plus it left lots of lovely lacing through out the glass light smokey aroma nice chewey medium bodied beer this is one of their more balanced beers in my opinion and it shows the malt and hops blend well together neither the other there 's some roasted flavor present in the malt as well it leaves a smooth smokey aftertaste that is pleasurable pretty good brew not as smokey as some german smoke beers so might be a way to introduce this flavor to someoneWith Integrated Gradients:
another stone on tap this one has proven to not be as uneven as some of the other styles lovely dark shade very dark you can pick up some reddish brown when held to the light very nice head when poured plus it left lots of lovely lacing through out the glass light smokey aroma nice chewey medium bodied beer this is one of their more balanced beers in my opinion and it shows the malt and hops blend well together neither the other there 's some roasted flavor present in the malt as well it leaves a smooth smokey aftertaste that is pleasurable pretty good brew not as smokey as some german smoke beers so might be a way to introduce this flavor to someoneWith LIME:
another stone on tap this one has proven to not be as uneven as some of the other styles lovely dark shade very dark you can pick up some reddish brown when held to the light very nice head when poured plus it left lots of lovely lacing through out the glass light smokey aroma nice chewey medium bodied beer this is one of their more balanced beers in my opinion and it shows the malt and hops blend well together neither the other there 's some roasted flavor present in the malt as well it leaves a smooth smokey aftertaste that is pleasurable pretty good brew not as smokey as some german smoke beers so might be a way to introduce this flavor to someoneWith Perturbative Baseline:
another stone on tap this one has proven to not be as uneven as some of the other styles lovely dark shade very dark you can pick up some reddish brown when held to the light very nice head when poured plus it left lots of lovely lacing through out the glass light smokey aroma nice chewey medium bodied beer this is one of their more balanced beers in my opinion and it shows the malt and hops blend well together neither the other there 's some roasted flavor present in the malt as well it leaves a smooth smokey aftertaste that is pleasurable pretty good brew not as smokey as some german smoke beers so might be a way to introduce this flavor to someoneExample 968
Rationale length SIS = [2, 7]With SIS Method:
poured this one from a growler filled at deschutes early evening based upon the suggestion of a pub server i would n't have grabbed this otherwise i 'm glad he took the time to push me towards a good choice is a predominantly reddish amber brew with a moderate head and minimum lacing the scent on this one is fantastic ranging from ripe banana fresh cut grasses and sweet toffee it 's definitely towards an ipa with the citrus and pine profile though the bitter hops are slightly more subdued in this one compared many of the ipa 's softened by a tangerine like sweetness this is a great summer drinking option light going down with substantial carbonation overall i 'm definitely glad to have tried though i should caveat that if someone is looking for a profile that far at all from a ipa they had best look elsewhereWith Integrated Gradients:
poured this one from a growler filled at deschutes early evening based upon the suggestion of a pub server i would n't have grabbed this otherwise i 'm glad he took the time to push me towards a good choice is a predominantly reddish amber brew with a moderate head and minimum lacing the scent on this one is fantastic ranging from ripe banana fresh cut grasses and sweet toffee it 's definitely towards an ipa with the citrus and pine profile though the bitter hops are slightly more subdued in this one compared many of the ipa 's softened by a tangerine like sweetness this is a great summer drinking option light going down with substantial carbonation overall i 'm definitely glad to have tried though i should caveat that if someone is looking for a profile that far at all from a ipa they had best look elsewhereWith LIME:
poured this one from a growler filled at deschutes early evening based upon the suggestion of a pub server i would n't have grabbed this otherwise i 'm glad he took the time to push me towards a good choice is a predominantly reddish amber brew with a moderate head and minimum lacing the scent on this one is fantastic ranging from ripe banana fresh cut grasses and sweet toffee it 's definitely towards an ipa with the citrus and pine profile though the bitter hops are slightly more subdued in this one compared many of the ipa 's softened by a tangerine like sweetness this is a great summer drinking option light going down with substantial carbonation overall i 'm definitely glad to have tried though i should caveat that if someone is looking for a profile that far at all from a ipa they had best look elsewhereWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured this one from a growler filled at deschutes early evening based upon the suggestion of a pub server i would n't have grabbed this otherwise i 'm glad he took the time to push me towards a good choice is a predominantly reddish amber brew with a moderate head and minimum lacing the scent on this one is fantastic ranging from ripe banana fresh cut grasses and sweet toffee it 's definitely towards an ipa with the citrus and pine profile though the bitter hops are slightly more subdued in this one compared many of the ipa 's softened by a tangerine like sweetness this is a great summer drinking option light going down with substantial carbonation overall i 'm definitely glad to have tried though i should caveat that if someone is looking for a profile that far at all from a ipa they had best look elsewhereExample 970
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
pours a tarnished amber large carbonation bubbles and a giant rocky offwhite head smells like bubblegum cherries and bread there is also a wine smell like what you would smell if you left a red wine bottle open for a few weeks with just a little bit in the bottom kind of like wine yeast i guess wow that taste is all about that weird wine flavour sweet lingering aftertaste of double bubble bubblegum wow that upfront wacky flavour is really right there it reminds me of the weird flavour in three floyds gumballhead mouthfeel is alright a bit overcarbonated for my liking but it does well to the wine champagne aspects of this beer this beer speaks for itself if you like this style you are going to get it as it 's a bit of a classicWith Integrated Gradients:
pours a tarnished amber large carbonation bubbles and a giant rocky offwhite head smells like bubblegum cherries and bread there is also a wine smell like what you would smell if you left a red wine bottle open for a few weeks with just a little bit in the bottom kind of like wine yeast i guess wow that taste is all about that weird wine flavour sweet lingering aftertaste of double bubble bubblegum wow that upfront wacky flavour is really right there it reminds me of the weird flavour in three floyds gumballhead mouthfeel is alright a bit overcarbonated for my liking but it does well to the wine champagne aspects of this beer this beer speaks for itself if you like this style you are going to get it as it 's a bit of a classicWith LIME:
pours a tarnished amber large carbonation bubbles and a giant rocky offwhite head smells like bubblegum cherries and bread there is also a wine smell like what you would smell if you left a red wine bottle open for a few weeks with just a little bit in the bottom kind of like wine yeast i guess wow that taste is all about that weird wine flavour sweet lingering aftertaste of double bubble bubblegum wow that upfront wacky flavour is really right there it reminds me of the weird flavour in three floyds gumballhead mouthfeel is alright a bit overcarbonated for my liking but it does well to the wine champagne aspects of this beer this beer speaks for itself if you like this style you are going to get it as it 's a bit of a classicWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours a tarnished amber large carbonation bubbles and a giant rocky offwhite head smells like bubblegum cherries and bread there is also a wine smell like what you would smell if you left a red wine bottle open for a few weeks with just a little bit in the bottom kind of like wine yeast i guess wow that taste is all about that weird wine flavour sweet lingering aftertaste of double bubble bubblegum wow that upfront wacky flavour is really right there it reminds me of the weird flavour in three floyds gumballhead mouthfeel is alright a bit overcarbonated for my liking but it does well to the wine champagne aspects of this beer this beer speaks for itself if you like this style you are going to get it as it 's a bit of a classicExample 973
Rationale length SIS = [4, 6]With SIS Method:
into a pint glass poured a solid black not so much head but enough tannish in color decent lacing down the glass as for aroma if you love coffee and beer its the best of both worlds a very fresh strong full roast coffee blended with and almost a solid classic stout nose with the toasty chocolate malts with the taste its even more coffee and while its my dream come true so delicious what with its nice chocolate and burnt malt tones again but i almost say it overtakes any and takes away from the of this beer which is n't to say it is n't delicious because it is just seems a bit unbalanced oh well the mouth is pretty solid a bit light but not all that unexpected with a coffee blend its fairly smooth not quite creamy well carbonated thoroughly exceptionally drinkableWith Integrated Gradients:
into a pint glass poured a solid black not so much head but enough tannish in color decent lacing down the glass as for aroma if you love coffee and beer its the best of both worlds a very fresh strong full roast coffee blended with and almost a solid classic stout nose with the toasty chocolate malts with the taste its even more coffee and while its my dream come true so delicious what with its nice chocolate and burnt malt tones again but i almost say it overtakes any and takes away from the of this beer which is n't to say it is n't delicious because it is just seems a bit unbalanced oh well the mouth is pretty solid a bit light but not all that unexpected with a coffee blend its fairly smooth not quite creamy well carbonated thoroughly exceptionally drinkableWith LIME:
into a pint glass poured a solid black not so much head but enough tannish in color decent lacing down the glass as for aroma if you love coffee and beer its the best of both worlds a very fresh strong full roast coffee blended with and almost a solid classic stout nose with the toasty chocolate malts with the taste its even more coffee and while its my dream come true so delicious what with its nice chocolate and burnt malt tones again but i almost say it overtakes any and takes away from the of this beer which is n't to say it is n't delicious because it is just seems a bit unbalanced oh well the mouth is pretty solid a bit light but not all that unexpected with a coffee blend its fairly smooth not quite creamy well carbonated thoroughly exceptionally drinkableWith Perturbative Baseline:
into a pint glass poured a solid black not so much head but enough tannish in color decent lacing down the glass as for aroma if you love coffee and beer its the best of both worlds a very fresh strong full roast coffee blended with and almost a solid classic stout nose with the toasty chocolate malts with the taste its even more coffee and while its my dream come true so delicious what with its nice chocolate and burnt malt tones again but i almost say it overtakes any and takes away from the of this beer which is n't to say it is n't delicious because it is just seems a bit unbalanced oh well the mouth is pretty solid a bit light but not all that unexpected with a coffee blend its fairly smooth not quite creamy well carbonated thoroughly exceptionally drinkableExample 977
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
received in a trade with thanks chris a pours a hazy amber color with thin off white head the head dissipates relatively quickly but a few bubbles remain on top of the beer and a fair amount of lacing is left on the glass s intense citrus hop aroma balanced with some sweet caramel maltiness t starts with some pineapple along with some other citrus fruits a very slight pine bitterness is noticeable for a brief second before some bready malts take over excellent tasting dipa that is very easy to drink m slightly about average body with a perfect amount of carbonation exactly what i would expect from a dipa overall a solid dipa i do n't think it does anything to set itself apart from the other beers of the style but you certainly ca n't go wrong with this easy drinking brew from 'sWith Integrated Gradients:
received in a trade with thanks chris a pours a hazy amber color with thin off white head the head dissipates relatively quickly but a few bubbles remain on top of the beer and a fair amount of lacing is left on the glass s intense citrus hop aroma balanced with some sweet caramel maltiness t starts with some pineapple along with some other citrus fruits a very slight pine bitterness is noticeable for a brief second before some bready malts take over excellent tasting dipa that is very easy to drink m slightly about average body with a perfect amount of carbonation exactly what i would expect from a dipa overall a solid dipa i do n't think it does anything to set itself apart from the other beers of the style but you certainly ca n't go wrong with this easy drinking brew from 'sWith LIME:
received in a trade with thanks chris a pours a hazy amber color with thin off white head the head dissipates relatively quickly but a few bubbles remain on top of the beer and a fair amount of lacing is left on the glass s intense citrus hop aroma balanced with some sweet caramel maltiness t starts with some pineapple along with some other citrus fruits a very slight pine bitterness is noticeable for a brief second before some bready malts take over excellent tasting dipa that is very easy to drink m slightly about average body with a perfect amount of carbonation exactly what i would expect from a dipa overall a solid dipa i do n't think it does anything to set itself apart from the other beers of the style but you certainly ca n't go wrong with this easy drinking brew from 'sWith Perturbative Baseline:
received in a trade with thanks chris a pours a hazy amber color with thin off white head the head dissipates relatively quickly but a few bubbles remain on top of the beer and a fair amount of lacing is left on the glass s intense citrus hop aroma balanced with some sweet caramel maltiness t starts with some pineapple along with some other citrus fruits a very slight pine bitterness is noticeable for a brief second before some bready malts take over excellent tasting dipa that is very easy to drink m slightly about average body with a perfect amount of carbonation exactly what i would expect from a dipa overall a solid dipa i do n't think it does anything to set itself apart from the other beers of the style but you certainly ca n't go wrong with this easy drinking brew from 'sExample 979
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
a poured into a sierra nevada anniversary ale pint glass body is clear golden with a 1 finger ivory white head very little in the way of visible carbonation and what bubbles there are are slow to rise leaves good splotchy lace s very nice tropical fruit apricot and a touch of pine may be a hint of cat pee too so i knocked it down to 4 at first i thought 4 5 5 t follows the nose pretty much tropical fruit pineapple citrus grapefruit peel and lemon and apricot reminds me at first blush of sculpin but there 's a bit of spice at the finish and some heat on the way down not terribly surprising given the 7 85 abv that distinguishes this one from sculpin finishes with lingering spice pine resin and tropical fruit m given the light color this one 's heavier in heft than anticipated call it medium in weight also another area of difference with sculpin which i keep coming back to due to that apricot taste and light coloring slight slickness to the feel o good stuff away from the usual piney citrusy hop bitterness and towards the apricot tropical fruit taste and smell nice surprise from lagunitas on that frontWith Integrated Gradients:
a poured into a sierra nevada anniversary ale pint glass body is clear golden with a 1 finger ivory white head very little in the way of visible carbonation and what bubbles there are are slow to rise leaves good splotchy lace s very nice tropical fruit apricot and a touch of pine may be a hint of cat pee too so i knocked it down to 4 at first i thought 4 5 5 t follows the nose pretty much tropical fruit pineapple citrus grapefruit peel and lemon and apricot reminds me at first blush of sculpin but there 's a bit of spice at the finish and some heat on the way down not terribly surprising given the 7 85 abv that distinguishes this one from sculpin finishes with lingering spice pine resin and tropical fruit m given the light color this one 's heavier in heft than anticipated call it medium in weight also another area of difference with sculpin which i keep coming back to due to that apricot taste and light coloring slight slickness to the feel o good stuff away from the usual piney citrusy hop bitterness and towards the apricot tropical fruit taste and smell nice surprise from lagunitas on that frontWith LIME:
a poured into a sierra nevada anniversary ale pint glass body is clear golden with a 1 finger ivory white head very little in the way of visible carbonation and what bubbles there are are slow to rise leaves good splotchy lace s very nice tropical fruit apricot and a touch of pine may be a hint of cat pee too so i knocked it down to 4 at first i thought 4 5 5 t follows the nose pretty much tropical fruit pineapple citrus grapefruit peel and lemon and apricot reminds me at first blush of sculpin but there 's a bit of spice at the finish and some heat on the way down not terribly surprising given the 7 85 abv that distinguishes this one from sculpin finishes with lingering spice pine resin and tropical fruit m given the light color this one 's heavier in heft than anticipated call it medium in weight also another area of difference with sculpin which i keep coming back to due to that apricot taste and light coloring slight slickness to the feel o good stuff away from the usual piney citrusy hop bitterness and towards the apricot tropical fruit taste and smell nice surprise from lagunitas on that frontWith Perturbative Baseline:
a poured into a sierra nevada anniversary ale pint glass body is clear golden with a 1 finger ivory white head very little in the way of visible carbonation and what bubbles there are are slow to rise leaves good splotchy lace s very nice tropical fruit apricot and a touch of pine may be a hint of cat pee too so i knocked it down to 4 at first i thought 4 5 5 t follows the nose pretty much tropical fruit pineapple citrus grapefruit peel and lemon and apricot reminds me at first blush of sculpin but there 's a bit of spice at the finish and some heat on the way down not terribly surprising given the 7 85 abv that distinguishes this one from sculpin finishes with lingering spice pine resin and tropical fruit m given the light color this one 's heavier in heft than anticipated call it medium in weight also another area of difference with sculpin which i keep coming back to due to that apricot taste and light coloring slight slickness to the feel o good stuff away from the usual piney citrusy hop bitterness and towards the apricot tropical fruit taste and smell nice surprise from lagunitas on that frontExample 984
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
semi opaque burnt orange pour in a tulip thick lump head dissipated pretty quickly looks like a classic sn beautiful for about 30 seconds then well messy spicy and very bright and floral in the nose high grade marijuana buds with malts present in the background dried fruits and spices big fruity hops are abundant earthy and grainy the barley malts add a depth that surround the huge amount of hops beautifully pine nuts and a tangy finish dense oily feel foamy on the tongue this beer is really good it really has the depth and hops of a double ipa this is a well named brew tastes and feels like a harvest pairs nicely with turkey and cranberry salad this is my second bottle this autumn and hope to have moreWith Integrated Gradients:
semi opaque burnt orange pour in a tulip thick lump head dissipated pretty quickly looks like a classic sn beautiful for about 30 seconds then well messy spicy and very bright and floral in the nose high grade marijuana buds with malts present in the background dried fruits and spices big fruity hops are abundant earthy and grainy the barley malts add a depth that surround the huge amount of hops beautifully pine nuts and a tangy finish dense oily feel foamy on the tongue this beer is really good it really has the depth and hops of a double ipa this is a well named brew tastes and feels like a harvest pairs nicely with turkey and cranberry salad this is my second bottle this autumn and hope to have moreWith LIME:
semi opaque burnt orange pour in a tulip thick lump head dissipated pretty quickly looks like a classic sn beautiful for about 30 seconds then well messy spicy and very bright and floral in the nose high grade marijuana buds with malts present in the background dried fruits and spices big fruity hops are abundant earthy and grainy the barley malts add a depth that surround the huge amount of hops beautifully pine nuts and a tangy finish dense oily feel foamy on the tongue this beer is really good it really has the depth and hops of a double ipa this is a well named brew tastes and feels like a harvest pairs nicely with turkey and cranberry salad this is my second bottle this autumn and hope to have moreWith Perturbative Baseline:
semi opaque burnt orange pour in a tulip thick lump head dissipated pretty quickly looks like a classic sn beautiful for about 30 seconds then well messy spicy and very bright and floral in the nose high grade marijuana buds with malts present in the background dried fruits and spices big fruity hops are abundant earthy and grainy the barley malts add a depth that surround the huge amount of hops beautifully pine nuts and a tangy finish dense oily feel foamy on the tongue this beer is really good it really has the depth and hops of a double ipa this is a well named brew tastes and feels like a harvest pairs nicely with turkey and cranberry salad this is my second bottle this autumn and hope to have moreExample 988
Rationale length SIS = [9]With SIS Method:
saison is a golden colored brew with a medium sized fluffy white head which sticks to your glass the scent is sweet with some honey yeasty candy spiciness some clove maybe a touch of apple taste starts light and sweet bit of honey with lots of spicy pepper clove some fruit notes orange and lemon maybe a touch of apple very spicy aftertaste just a touch of sourness slight tartness medium bodiedWith Integrated Gradients:
saison is a golden colored brew with a medium sized fluffy white head which sticks to your glass the scent is sweet with some honey yeasty candy spiciness some clove maybe a touch of apple taste starts light and sweet bit of honey with lots of spicy pepper clove some fruit notes orange and lemon maybe a touch of apple very spicy aftertaste just a touch of sourness slight tartness medium bodiedWith LIME:
saison is a golden colored brew with a medium sized fluffy white head which sticks to your glass the scent is sweet with some honey yeasty candy spiciness some clove maybe a touch of apple taste starts light and sweet bit of honey with lots of spicy pepper clove some fruit notes orange and lemon maybe a touch of apple very spicy aftertaste just a touch of sourness slight tartness medium bodiedWith Perturbative Baseline:
saison is a golden colored brew with a medium sized fluffy white head which sticks to your glass the scent is sweet with some honey yeasty candy spiciness some clove maybe a touch of apple taste starts light and sweet bit of honey with lots of spicy pepper clove some fruit notes orange and lemon maybe a touch of apple very spicy aftertaste just a touch of sourness slight tartness medium bodiedExample 990
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
wrong glassware pint for a weizen hazy orange color less than an inch of head the smell is wheat and fresh hay citrus fruits in background and orange peel strong the taste is very citric too much and a little hint of banana there is a bitter orange like bitterness not thirst quenching and it is a weizen medium low body in the aftertaste lemony and citric again very peculiar for a weizen but i do n't like it at a second taste the few classic weizen characteristics disappear and remains just the bitterness not very drinkableWith Integrated Gradients:
wrong glassware pint for a weizen hazy orange color less than an inch of head the smell is wheat and fresh hay citrus fruits in background and orange peel strong the taste is very citric too much and a little hint of banana there is a bitter orange like bitterness not thirst quenching and it is a weizen medium low body in the aftertaste lemony and citric again very peculiar for a weizen but i do n't like it at a second taste the few classic weizen characteristics disappear and remains just the bitterness not very drinkableWith LIME:
wrong glassware pint for a weizen hazy orange color less than an inch of head the smell is wheat and fresh hay citrus fruits in background and orange peel strong the taste is very citric too much and a little hint of banana there is a bitter orange like bitterness not thirst quenching and it is a weizen medium low body in the aftertaste lemony and citric again very peculiar for a weizen but i do n't like it at a second taste the few classic weizen characteristics disappear and remains just the bitterness not very drinkableWith Perturbative Baseline:
wrong glassware pint for a weizen hazy orange color less than an inch of head the smell is wheat and fresh hay citrus fruits in background and orange peel strong the taste is very citric too much and a little hint of banana there is a bitter orange like bitterness not thirst quenching and it is a weizen medium low body in the aftertaste lemony and citric again very peculiar for a weizen but i do n't like it at a second taste the few classic weizen characteristics disappear and remains just the bitterness not very drinkableExample 991
Rationale length SIS = [7]With SIS Method:
big thanks to from ba for the bottle cloudy orange colored pour with a big lasting meringue like head thick wheaty banana flavor with lots of clovey yeast smell too very big strong hef smell with a light lemony wheatiness as well taste is strong and full bodied with the same flavors very good quality hefeweizen but just a style i 'm style growing to like slowlyWith Integrated Gradients:
big thanks to from ba for the bottle cloudy orange colored pour with a big lasting meringue like head thick wheaty banana flavor with lots of clovey yeast smell too very big strong hef smell with a light lemony wheatiness as well taste is strong and full bodied with the same flavors very good quality hefeweizen but just a style i 'm style growing to like slowlyWith LIME:
big thanks to from ba for the bottle cloudy orange colored pour with a big lasting meringue like head thick wheaty banana flavor with lots of clovey yeast smell too very big strong hef smell with a light lemony wheatiness as well taste is strong and full bodied with the same flavors very good quality hefeweizen but just a style i 'm style growing to like slowlyWith Perturbative Baseline:
big thanks to from ba for the bottle cloudy orange colored pour with a big lasting meringue like head thick wheaty banana flavor with lots of clovey yeast smell too very big strong hef smell with a light lemony wheatiness as well taste is strong and full bodied with the same flavors very good quality hefeweizen but just a style i 'm style growing to like slowlyExample 993
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
12 ounce bottle poured into my stone tulip pours a deep reddish brown very pretty a nice three finger layer of frothy head that settles down into a one inch layer lots of lacing all around the inside of the glass smell is great too lots of pine fruit malt and a distinct hop taste follows through very bitter and first but not so much as it continues to set in on the tongue this beer is not dominated by the hops there is an enormous malt presence here alcohol is too high to make this extremely drinkable but that just goes with the style still a damn tasty and impressive beer from weyerbacherWith Integrated Gradients:
12 ounce bottle poured into my stone tulip pours a deep reddish brown very pretty a nice three finger layer of frothy head that settles down into a one inch layer lots of lacing all around the inside of the glass smell is great too lots of pine fruit malt and a distinct hop taste follows through very bitter and first but not so much as it continues to set in on the tongue this beer is not dominated by the hops there is an enormous malt presence here alcohol is too high to make this extremely drinkable but that just goes with the style still a damn tasty and impressive beer from weyerbacherWith LIME:
12 ounce bottle poured into my stone tulip pours a deep reddish brown very pretty a nice three finger layer of frothy head that settles down into a one inch layer lots of lacing all around the inside of the glass smell is great too lots of pine fruit malt and a distinct hop taste follows through very bitter and first but not so much as it continues to set in on the tongue this beer is not dominated by the hops there is an enormous malt presence here alcohol is too high to make this extremely drinkable but that just goes with the style still a damn tasty and impressive beer from weyerbacherWith Perturbative Baseline:
12 ounce bottle poured into my stone tulip pours a deep reddish brown very pretty a nice three finger layer of frothy head that settles down into a one inch layer lots of lacing all around the inside of the glass smell is great too lots of pine fruit malt and a distinct hop taste follows through very bitter and first but not so much as it continues to set in on the tongue this beer is not dominated by the hops there is an enormous malt presence here alcohol is too high to make this extremely drinkable but that just goes with the style still a damn tasty and impressive beer from weyerbacherExample 10
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
i really did not like this it just seemed extremely watery i dont ' think this had any carbonation whatsoever maybe it was flat who knows but even if i got a bad brew i do n't see how this would possibly be something i 'd get time and time again i could taste the hops towards the middle but the beer got pretty nasty towards the bottom i would never drink this again unless it was free i 'm kind of upset i bought thisWith Integrated Gradients:
i really did not like this it just seemed extremely watery i dont ' think this had any carbonation whatsoever maybe it was flat who knows but even if i got a bad brew i do n't see how this would possibly be something i 'd get time and time again i could taste the hops towards the middle but the beer got pretty nasty towards the bottom i would never drink this again unless it was free i 'm kind of upset i bought thisWith LIME:
i really did not like this it just seemed extremely watery i dont ' think this had any carbonation whatsoever maybe it was flat who knows but even if i got a bad brew i do n't see how this would possibly be something i 'd get time and time again i could taste the hops towards the middle but the beer got pretty nasty towards the bottom i would never drink this again unless it was free i 'm kind of upset i bought thisWith Perturbative Baseline:
i really did not like this it just seemed extremely watery i dont ' think this had any carbonation whatsoever maybe it was flat who knows but even if i got a bad brew i do n't see how this would possibly be something i 'd get time and time again i could taste the hops towards the middle but the beer got pretty nasty towards the bottom i would never drink this again unless it was free i 'm kind of upset i bought thisExample 38
Rationale length SIS = [4, 6]With SIS Method:
12 ounce can dated poured at 43 degrees with slight head that did not have much retention clear pale and watery with a few small bubbles unable to detect any malt or hops watered down taste of a cold lager nothing off but not able to describe anything exciting this is more drinkable in the summer when a good light thirst quencher might be neededWith Integrated Gradients:
12 ounce can dated poured at 43 degrees with slight head that did not have much retention clear pale and watery with a few small bubbles unable to detect any malt or hops watered down taste of a cold lager nothing off but not able to describe anything exciting this is more drinkable in the summer when a good light thirst quencher might be neededWith LIME:
12 ounce can dated poured at 43 degrees with slight head that did not have much retention clear pale and watery with a few small bubbles unable to detect any malt or hops watered down taste of a cold lager nothing off but not able to describe anything exciting this is more drinkable in the summer when a good light thirst quencher might be neededWith Perturbative Baseline:
12 ounce can dated poured at 43 degrees with slight head that did not have much retention clear pale and watery with a few small bubbles unable to detect any malt or hops watered down taste of a cold lager nothing off but not able to describe anything exciting this is more drinkable in the summer when a good light thirst quencher might be neededExample 59
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
a pours with typical beautiful nitro cascade settles out to crisp clear pale gold with 1 1 2 finger lasting fluffy creamy head decent lacing s very light clean and slightly metallic with just a trace of sourdough t fairly lager like though a bit more full very mild floral hops biscuit malts paper pulp faint sour green apple and a bit of metallic flavor grains make a stronger presence in the finish perhaps not as complex as it sounds m light too thin with lots of tiny effervescent carbonation sometimes i have experienced a lasting and unpleasant bitter metallic aftertaste but it was n't so prevalent in this tasting for whatever reason d very mild and easy to drink though the aftertaste can be a bit of a turn off nothing special really but not bad by any means kind of like a dumbed down english pale i suspect it has gone this direction intentionally over the last couple ofWith Integrated Gradients:
a pours with typical beautiful nitro cascade settles out to crisp clear pale gold with 1 1 2 finger lasting fluffy creamy head decent lacing s very light clean and slightly metallic with just a trace of sourdough t fairly lager like though a bit more full very mild floral hops biscuit malts paper pulp faint sour green apple and a bit of metallic flavor grains make a stronger presence in the finish perhaps not as complex as it sounds m light too thin with lots of tiny effervescent carbonation sometimes i have experienced a lasting and unpleasant bitter metallic aftertaste but it was n't so prevalent in this tasting for whatever reason d very mild and easy to drink though the aftertaste can be a bit of a turn off nothing special really but not bad by any means kind of like a dumbed down english pale i suspect it has gone this direction intentionally over the last couple ofWith LIME:
a pours with typical beautiful nitro cascade settles out to crisp clear pale gold with 1 1 2 finger lasting fluffy creamy head decent lacing s very light clean and slightly metallic with just a trace of sourdough t fairly lager like though a bit more full very mild floral hops biscuit malts paper pulp faint sour green apple and a bit of metallic flavor grains make a stronger presence in the finish perhaps not as complex as it sounds m light too thin with lots of tiny effervescent carbonation sometimes i have experienced a lasting and unpleasant bitter metallic aftertaste but it was n't so prevalent in this tasting for whatever reason d very mild and easy to drink though the aftertaste can be a bit of a turn off nothing special really but not bad by any means kind of like a dumbed down english pale i suspect it has gone this direction intentionally over the last couple ofWith Perturbative Baseline:
a pours with typical beautiful nitro cascade settles out to crisp clear pale gold with 1 1 2 finger lasting fluffy creamy head decent lacing s very light clean and slightly metallic with just a trace of sourdough t fairly lager like though a bit more full very mild floral hops biscuit malts paper pulp faint sour green apple and a bit of metallic flavor grains make a stronger presence in the finish perhaps not as complex as it sounds m light too thin with lots of tiny effervescent carbonation sometimes i have experienced a lasting and unpleasant bitter metallic aftertaste but it was n't so prevalent in this tasting for whatever reason d very mild and easy to drink though the aftertaste can be a bit of a turn off nothing special really but not bad by any means kind of like a dumbed down english pale i suspect it has gone this direction intentionally over the last couple ofExample 86
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
on tap at the brewery no way this beer is 10 by the way more like half that a served a dark cranberry juice color with woody highlights and a very thin light pink collar no lace s musty notes of raspberries and slight vinegar there is definitely a basement must to the odor t sweet raspberry flavors with a bit of earthy must dank basement a touch of wood and strong notes of fruit pits and red dark fruit skins the finish is cherry skin like and the light tart sourness is that of fruit skins luckily hardly getting any vinegar m tingly lively carbonation medium body with a slick and sticky mouthfeel dryish but barely and there is just a hint of tartness to the mouth o not the worst framboise ever had but nothing super special good for the brewery i knock for its variety of stylesWith Integrated Gradients:
on tap at the brewery no way this beer is 10 by the way more like half that a served a dark cranberry juice color with woody highlights and a very thin light pink collar no lace s musty notes of raspberries and slight vinegar there is definitely a basement must to the odor t sweet raspberry flavors with a bit of earthy must dank basement a touch of wood and strong notes of fruit pits and red dark fruit skins the finish is cherry skin like and the light tart sourness is that of fruit skins luckily hardly getting any vinegar m tingly lively carbonation medium body with a slick and sticky mouthfeel dryish but barely and there is just a hint of tartness to the mouth o not the worst framboise ever had but nothing super special good for the brewery i knock for its variety of stylesWith LIME:
on tap at the brewery no way this beer is 10 by the way more like half that a served a dark cranberry juice color with woody highlights and a very thin light pink collar no lace s musty notes of raspberries and slight vinegar there is definitely a basement must to the odor t sweet raspberry flavors with a bit of earthy must dank basement a touch of wood and strong notes of fruit pits and red dark fruit skins the finish is cherry skin like and the light tart sourness is that of fruit skins luckily hardly getting any vinegar m tingly lively carbonation medium body with a slick and sticky mouthfeel dryish but barely and there is just a hint of tartness to the mouth o not the worst framboise ever had but nothing super special good for the brewery i knock for its variety of stylesWith Perturbative Baseline:
on tap at the brewery no way this beer is 10 by the way more like half that a served a dark cranberry juice color with woody highlights and a very thin light pink collar no lace s musty notes of raspberries and slight vinegar there is definitely a basement must to the odor t sweet raspberry flavors with a bit of earthy must dank basement a touch of wood and strong notes of fruit pits and red dark fruit skins the finish is cherry skin like and the light tart sourness is that of fruit skins luckily hardly getting any vinegar m tingly lively carbonation medium body with a slick and sticky mouthfeel dryish but barely and there is just a hint of tartness to the mouth o not the worst framboise ever had but nothing super special good for the brewery i knock for its variety of stylesExample 94
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
this beer pours a coppery amber with fair head and little retention it tastes moderately hoppy slightly metallic and mildy fruity the brew is simply mediocre always been on the fence with this one its strangely filling for my stomach maybe thats why its called fat angelWith Integrated Gradients:
this beer pours a coppery amber with fair head and little retention it tastes moderately hoppy slightly metallic and mildy fruity the brew is simply mediocre always been on the fence with this one its strangely filling for my stomach maybe thats why its called fat angelWith LIME:
this beer pours a coppery amber with fair head and little retention it tastes moderately hoppy slightly metallic and mildy fruity the brew is simply mediocre always been on the fence with this one its strangely filling for my stomach maybe thats why its called fat angelWith Perturbative Baseline:
this beer pours a coppery amber with fair head and little retention it tastes moderately hoppy slightly metallic and mildy fruity the brew is simply mediocre always been on the fence with this one its strangely filling for my stomach maybe thats why its called fat angelExample 95
Rationale length SIS = [3, 6]With SIS Method:
this brew is a clear almost cherry red colour with nothing for head okay a thin white head formed on an aggressive pour but it was gone before i could sit down the smell is somewhat sweet bready and floral a fairly strong aroma and not unpleasant the taste is much like the smell up front but its finish is a bit of a mystery to me there is a fair burst of flavour over the back of the tongue it makes me think of black licorice but that is n't exactly it i 'll have to read through some of the other reviews to see if anyone it down anyway i find the flavour is about average it is n't greatly pleasing to me but not offensive either mouthfeel is a bit on the thin side and the beer is fizzy not very comfortable to leave on the tongue for too long not a bad beer really but not something i 'll be looking for on shopping tripsWith Integrated Gradients:
this brew is a clear almost cherry red colour with nothing for head okay a thin white head formed on an aggressive pour but it was gone before i could sit down the smell is somewhat sweet bready and floral a fairly strong aroma and not unpleasant the taste is much like the smell up front but its finish is a bit of a mystery to me there is a fair burst of flavour over the back of the tongue it makes me think of black licorice but that is n't exactly it i 'll have to read through some of the other reviews to see if anyone it down anyway i find the flavour is about average it is n't greatly pleasing to me but not offensive either mouthfeel is a bit on the thin side and the beer is fizzy not very comfortable to leave on the tongue for too long not a bad beer really but not something i 'll be looking for on shopping tripsWith LIME:
this brew is a clear almost cherry red colour with nothing for head okay a thin white head formed on an aggressive pour but it was gone before i could sit down the smell is somewhat sweet bready and floral a fairly strong aroma and not unpleasant the taste is much like the smell up front but its finish is a bit of a mystery to me there is a fair burst of flavour over the back of the tongue it makes me think of black licorice but that is n't exactly it i 'll have to read through some of the other reviews to see if anyone it down anyway i find the flavour is about average it is n't greatly pleasing to me but not offensive either mouthfeel is a bit on the thin side and the beer is fizzy not very comfortable to leave on the tongue for too long not a bad beer really but not something i 'll be looking for on shopping tripsWith Perturbative Baseline:
this brew is a clear almost cherry red colour with nothing for head okay a thin white head formed on an aggressive pour but it was gone before i could sit down the smell is somewhat sweet bready and floral a fairly strong aroma and not unpleasant the taste is much like the smell up front but its finish is a bit of a mystery to me there is a fair burst of flavour over the back of the tongue it makes me think of black licorice but that is n't exactly it i 'll have to read through some of the other reviews to see if anyone it down anyway i find the flavour is about average it is n't greatly pleasing to me but not offensive either mouthfeel is a bit on the thin side and the beer is fizzy not very comfortable to leave on the tongue for too long not a bad beer really but not something i 'll be looking for on shopping tripsExample 97
Rationale length SIS = [8]With SIS Method:
presentation it was poured from a brown 12oz bottle into a pint glass appearance the head is has a slightly off white color and it builds up thick and foamy it slowly fades down to a wispy thin layer that just hangs on until the end there is very little lacing to speak of the body has a light golden amber color with very good clarity smell its aroma is light and has a sweet grainy character with a very mild hop presence taste mouth feel the flavor has a simple light grain and mild sweetness with a good balance of earthy and hops the texture is smooth and slightly slick with mild carbonation its body is about medium notes overall i feel that it is a rather boring marzenWith Integrated Gradients:
presentation it was poured from a brown 12oz bottle into a pint glass appearance the head is has a slightly off white color and it builds up thick and foamy it slowly fades down to a wispy thin layer that just hangs on until the end there is very little lacing to speak of the body has a light golden amber color with very good clarity smell its aroma is light and has a sweet grainy character with a very mild hop presence taste mouth feel the flavor has a simple light grain and mild sweetness with a good balance of earthy and hops the texture is smooth and slightly slick with mild carbonation its body is about medium notes overall i feel that it is a rather boring marzenWith LIME:
presentation it was poured from a brown 12oz bottle into a pint glass appearance the head is has a slightly off white color and it builds up thick and foamy it slowly fades down to a wispy thin layer that just hangs on until the end there is very little lacing to speak of the body has a light golden amber color with very good clarity smell its aroma is light and has a sweet grainy character with a very mild hop presence taste mouth feel the flavor has a simple light grain and mild sweetness with a good balance of earthy and hops the texture is smooth and slightly slick with mild carbonation its body is about medium notes overall i feel that it is a rather boring marzenWith Perturbative Baseline:
presentation it was poured from a brown 12oz bottle into a pint glass appearance the head is has a slightly off white color and it builds up thick and foamy it slowly fades down to a wispy thin layer that just hangs on until the end there is very little lacing to speak of the body has a light golden amber color with very good clarity smell its aroma is light and has a sweet grainy character with a very mild hop presence taste mouth feel the flavor has a simple light grain and mild sweetness with a good balance of earthy and hops the texture is smooth and slightly slick with mild carbonation its body is about medium notes overall i feel that it is a rather boring marzenExample 102
Rationale length SIS = [4, 6]With SIS Method:
12oz bottle no dating brewed by in columbus pours a darker golden color with a fizzy white head and soapy lacing which hangs around for the duration of the drink smell is slightly off putting the malt comes off a bit musty and plastic like that same plastic like note is in the flavor as well grassy vegetal notes come through along with some sweetness from the malt but the is tough to overcome nice body particularly for the style so no complaints there quite simply the recipe needs to be tweaked hopefully it 's just a bad batch because all the other elements are there for a solid pale lagerWith Integrated Gradients:
12oz bottle no dating brewed by in columbus pours a darker golden color with a fizzy white head and soapy lacing which hangs around for the duration of the drink smell is slightly off putting the malt comes off a bit musty and plastic like that same plastic like note is in the flavor as well grassy vegetal notes come through along with some sweetness from the malt but the is tough to overcome nice body particularly for the style so no complaints there quite simply the recipe needs to be tweaked hopefully it 's just a bad batch because all the other elements are there for a solid pale lagerWith LIME:
12oz bottle no dating brewed by in columbus pours a darker golden color with a fizzy white head and soapy lacing which hangs around for the duration of the drink smell is slightly off putting the malt comes off a bit musty and plastic like that same plastic like note is in the flavor as well grassy vegetal notes come through along with some sweetness from the malt but the is tough to overcome nice body particularly for the style so no complaints there quite simply the recipe needs to be tweaked hopefully it 's just a bad batch because all the other elements are there for a solid pale lagerWith Perturbative Baseline:
12oz bottle no dating brewed by in columbus pours a darker golden color with a fizzy white head and soapy lacing which hangs around for the duration of the drink smell is slightly off putting the malt comes off a bit musty and plastic like that same plastic like note is in the flavor as well grassy vegetal notes come through along with some sweetness from the malt but the is tough to overcome nice body particularly for the style so no complaints there quite simply the recipe needs to be tweaked hopefully it 's just a bad batch because all the other elements are there for a solid pale lagerExample 121
Rationale length SIS = [2, 3, 5]With SIS Method:
a light golden not at all ' one finger head that is very white no a c but pretty decent lacing s wet malt and a little hops pretty bmc like mickey 's or pbr and pretty weak t it was bitter but i have no idea where that came from it was n't a hoppy taste and it was n't a roast obviously not much else though m thin and metallic d pretty easy i guessWith Integrated Gradients:
a light golden not at all ' one finger head that is very white no a c but pretty decent lacing s wet malt and a little hops pretty bmc like mickey 's or pbr and pretty weak t it was bitter but i have no idea where that came from it was n't a hoppy taste and it was n't a roast obviously not much else though m thin and metallic d pretty easy i guessWith LIME:
a light golden not at all ' one finger head that is very white no a c but pretty decent lacing s wet malt and a little hops pretty bmc like mickey 's or pbr and pretty weak t it was bitter but i have no idea where that came from it was n't a hoppy taste and it was n't a roast obviously not much else though m thin and metallic d pretty easy i guessWith Perturbative Baseline:
a light golden not at all ' one finger head that is very white no a c but pretty decent lacing s wet malt and a little hops pretty bmc like mickey 's or pbr and pretty weak t it was bitter but i have no idea where that came from it was n't a hoppy taste and it was n't a roast obviously not much else though m thin and metallic d pretty easy i guessExample 168
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
new penny in color i 'm sorry forgive me but i just ca n't get excited about amber ales with no hop aroma subtle malt aroma with a light hint of caramel and a suggestion of doughy yeast you 'd think malt larry bell could come up with something a little better smelling than this mild mediocre malt flavor which is very crisp but overall husky caramel and toasted malt flavors with herbaceous weedy hops lacking bitterness and a pronounced hop flavor and aroma this seems like an amber ale from a crappy brewpubWith Integrated Gradients:
new penny in color i 'm sorry forgive me but i just ca n't get excited about amber ales with no hop aroma subtle malt aroma with a light hint of caramel and a suggestion of doughy yeast you 'd think malt larry bell could come up with something a little better smelling than this mild mediocre malt flavor which is very crisp but overall husky caramel and toasted malt flavors with herbaceous weedy hops lacking bitterness and a pronounced hop flavor and aroma this seems like an amber ale from a crappy brewpubWith LIME:
new penny in color i 'm sorry forgive me but i just ca n't get excited about amber ales with no hop aroma subtle malt aroma with a light hint of caramel and a suggestion of doughy yeast you 'd think malt larry bell could come up with something a little better smelling than this mild mediocre malt flavor which is very crisp but overall husky caramel and toasted malt flavors with herbaceous weedy hops lacking bitterness and a pronounced hop flavor and aroma this seems like an amber ale from a crappy brewpubWith Perturbative Baseline:
new penny in color i 'm sorry forgive me but i just ca n't get excited about amber ales with no hop aroma subtle malt aroma with a light hint of caramel and a suggestion of doughy yeast you 'd think malt larry bell could come up with something a little better smelling than this mild mediocre malt flavor which is very crisp but overall husky caramel and toasted malt flavors with herbaceous weedy hops lacking bitterness and a pronounced hop flavor and aroma this seems like an amber ale from a crappy brewpubExample 201
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
poured from bottle into shaker pint glass a pale tan yellow with very thin white head that quickly disappears s malt caramel and skunk t very bad hint of malt mostly just tastes bad though m acidic thin and watery d not drinkable unbelievably bad stay away you have several thousand other beers that taste better to spend you money on do n't be a fool like meWith Integrated Gradients:
poured from bottle into shaker pint glass a pale tan yellow with very thin white head that quickly disappears s malt caramel and skunk t very bad hint of malt mostly just tastes bad though m acidic thin and watery d not drinkable unbelievably bad stay away you have several thousand other beers that taste better to spend you money on do n't be a fool like meWith LIME:
poured from bottle into shaker pint glass a pale tan yellow with very thin white head that quickly disappears s malt caramel and skunk t very bad hint of malt mostly just tastes bad though m acidic thin and watery d not drinkable unbelievably bad stay away you have several thousand other beers that taste better to spend you money on do n't be a fool like meWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured from bottle into shaker pint glass a pale tan yellow with very thin white head that quickly disappears s malt caramel and skunk t very bad hint of malt mostly just tastes bad though m acidic thin and watery d not drinkable unbelievably bad stay away you have several thousand other beers that taste better to spend you money on do n't be a fool like meExample 208
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
this beer is a beer for student or person who needs beer this is a beer everybody and there father has tried the taste is generic like almost any mass produced beer but it is beer and it does have taste not that great but it does have taste color amber to me this product is made for the masses and not for the beer lovers imo it is a you want to get drunk and i have little money beer ' and ' oh no we are having company i have to run down to the deli to get some beer ' beer but it is still beerWith Integrated Gradients:
this beer is a beer for student or person who needs beer this is a beer everybody and there father has tried the taste is generic like almost any mass produced beer but it is beer and it does have taste not that great but it does have taste color amber to me this product is made for the masses and not for the beer lovers imo it is a you want to get drunk and i have little money beer ' and ' oh no we are having company i have to run down to the deli to get some beer ' beer but it is still beerWith LIME:
this beer is a beer for student or person who needs beer this is a beer everybody and there father has tried the taste is generic like almost any mass produced beer but it is beer and it does have taste not that great but it does have taste color amber to me this product is made for the masses and not for the beer lovers imo it is a you want to get drunk and i have little money beer ' and ' oh no we are having company i have to run down to the deli to get some beer ' beer but it is still beerWith Perturbative Baseline:
this beer is a beer for student or person who needs beer this is a beer everybody and there father has tried the taste is generic like almost any mass produced beer but it is beer and it does have taste not that great but it does have taste color amber to me this product is made for the masses and not for the beer lovers imo it is a you want to get drunk and i have little money beer ' and ' oh no we are having company i have to run down to the deli to get some beer ' beer but it is still beerExample 210
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
a poured from a bottle into a tulip glass fairly dark it is a schwarzbier afterall but light still shines through a slightly copper hue when it is held up to the light s hmm a medicinal smell not pleasant or attractive t i like the taste for it being a schwarzbier but only because i usually do not like the sweet maltness of the german schwarzbiers that i have had this does not have any sweetness to it which i like m very carbonated d the smell seemed to die off as i drank the glass so it was not as off putting as the first few drinks were the carbonation was annoying too still i liked the tasteWith Integrated Gradients:
a poured from a bottle into a tulip glass fairly dark it is a schwarzbier afterall but light still shines through a slightly copper hue when it is held up to the light s hmm a medicinal smell not pleasant or attractive t i like the taste for it being a schwarzbier but only because i usually do not like the sweet maltness of the german schwarzbiers that i have had this does not have any sweetness to it which i like m very carbonated d the smell seemed to die off as i drank the glass so it was not as off putting as the first few drinks were the carbonation was annoying too still i liked the tasteWith LIME:
a poured from a bottle into a tulip glass fairly dark it is a schwarzbier afterall but light still shines through a slightly copper hue when it is held up to the light s hmm a medicinal smell not pleasant or attractive t i like the taste for it being a schwarzbier but only because i usually do not like the sweet maltness of the german schwarzbiers that i have had this does not have any sweetness to it which i like m very carbonated d the smell seemed to die off as i drank the glass so it was not as off putting as the first few drinks were the carbonation was annoying too still i liked the tasteWith Perturbative Baseline:
a poured from a bottle into a tulip glass fairly dark it is a schwarzbier afterall but light still shines through a slightly copper hue when it is held up to the light s hmm a medicinal smell not pleasant or attractive t i like the taste for it being a schwarzbier but only because i usually do not like the sweet maltness of the german schwarzbiers that i have had this does not have any sweetness to it which i like m very carbonated d the smell seemed to die off as i drank the glass so it was not as off putting as the first few drinks were the carbonation was annoying too still i liked the tasteExample 238
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
color bright yellow color with a very thin head aroma malt sweetness upfront with a tinge of hops in the nose not bad taste sweet and malty with some hop bitterness in the middle goes down easy a bit bready seems drinkable mouthfeel dry and not too sweet the hops balance out the sweetness i 'm not much for describing lagers but i like this one drinkability decent lawnmower beer you should drink this instead of pbr it 's smooth refreshing and inoffensive i do n't normally drink lagers but i would drink this again if i could find it easierWith Integrated Gradients:
color bright yellow color with a very thin head aroma malt sweetness upfront with a tinge of hops in the nose not bad taste sweet and malty with some hop bitterness in the middle goes down easy a bit bready seems drinkable mouthfeel dry and not too sweet the hops balance out the sweetness i 'm not much for describing lagers but i like this one drinkability decent lawnmower beer you should drink this instead of pbr it 's smooth refreshing and inoffensive i do n't normally drink lagers but i would drink this again if i could find it easierWith LIME:
color bright yellow color with a very thin head aroma malt sweetness upfront with a tinge of hops in the nose not bad taste sweet and malty with some hop bitterness in the middle goes down easy a bit bready seems drinkable mouthfeel dry and not too sweet the hops balance out the sweetness i 'm not much for describing lagers but i like this one drinkability decent lawnmower beer you should drink this instead of pbr it 's smooth refreshing and inoffensive i do n't normally drink lagers but i would drink this again if i could find it easierWith Perturbative Baseline:
color bright yellow color with a very thin head aroma malt sweetness upfront with a tinge of hops in the nose not bad taste sweet and malty with some hop bitterness in the middle goes down easy a bit bready seems drinkable mouthfeel dry and not too sweet the hops balance out the sweetness i 'm not much for describing lagers but i like this one drinkability decent lawnmower beer you should drink this instead of pbr it 's smooth refreshing and inoffensive i do n't normally drink lagers but i would drink this again if i could find it easierExample 239
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
08 26 09 purchased at bottle barn in santa ca presentation not sure what size bottle this was maybe an even 20oz does have a best by date on the back label poured into a standard pint glass appearance dirty yellow orange colored pour the slightest of head less than 1 4 inch for sure leaves some ultra light watery lace behind smell a touch or cardboard some tropical fruit notes and some toasted caramel malts taste thankfully the cardboard is gone pretty heavy on the tropical fruit flavored hops a bit overly sweet a light grainy toasted malt flavor gets better as you work through the beer mouthfeel very lightly carbonated not really cask like i think just bad bottle conditioning just enough to make it decent drinkability was hoping for better glad i paid only 5 99 for this bottle than the almost 10 that i see it for everywhere else hopefully their dipa is betterWith Integrated Gradients:
08 26 09 purchased at bottle barn in santa ca presentation not sure what size bottle this was maybe an even 20oz does have a best by date on the back label poured into a standard pint glass appearance dirty yellow orange colored pour the slightest of head less than 1 4 inch for sure leaves some ultra light watery lace behind smell a touch or cardboard some tropical fruit notes and some toasted caramel malts taste thankfully the cardboard is gone pretty heavy on the tropical fruit flavored hops a bit overly sweet a light grainy toasted malt flavor gets better as you work through the beer mouthfeel very lightly carbonated not really cask like i think just bad bottle conditioning just enough to make it decent drinkability was hoping for better glad i paid only 5 99 for this bottle than the almost 10 that i see it for everywhere else hopefully their dipa is betterWith LIME:
08 26 09 purchased at bottle barn in santa ca presentation not sure what size bottle this was maybe an even 20oz does have a best by date on the back label poured into a standard pint glass appearance dirty yellow orange colored pour the slightest of head less than 1 4 inch for sure leaves some ultra light watery lace behind smell a touch or cardboard some tropical fruit notes and some toasted caramel malts taste thankfully the cardboard is gone pretty heavy on the tropical fruit flavored hops a bit overly sweet a light grainy toasted malt flavor gets better as you work through the beer mouthfeel very lightly carbonated not really cask like i think just bad bottle conditioning just enough to make it decent drinkability was hoping for better glad i paid only 5 99 for this bottle than the almost 10 that i see it for everywhere else hopefully their dipa is betterWith Perturbative Baseline:
08 26 09 purchased at bottle barn in santa ca presentation not sure what size bottle this was maybe an even 20oz does have a best by date on the back label poured into a standard pint glass appearance dirty yellow orange colored pour the slightest of head less than 1 4 inch for sure leaves some ultra light watery lace behind smell a touch or cardboard some tropical fruit notes and some toasted caramel malts taste thankfully the cardboard is gone pretty heavy on the tropical fruit flavored hops a bit overly sweet a light grainy toasted malt flavor gets better as you work through the beer mouthfeel very lightly carbonated not really cask like i think just bad bottle conditioning just enough to make it decent drinkability was hoping for better glad i paid only 5 99 for this bottle than the almost 10 that i see it for everywhere else hopefully their dipa is betterExample 254
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
the first thing you notice in your mouth is that this beer is thick much thicker than most almost like cough the taste is of carmel and of lots of malt it had 8 45 abv so this is no ' beer when enjoying it remember that drinking 1 is nearly like drinking 2 regular beers the flavor takes a slight bit of getting used to once you do however you will look forward to january march each year when it is brewed this beer is with a fine maduro darker for you non cigar out there cigar like a maduro cafe or an onyx hell even a black tastes better with this brew cigars and beer should be enjoyed more often imho and do n't say cigars are bad for you your drinking beer are n't youWith Integrated Gradients:
the first thing you notice in your mouth is that this beer is thick much thicker than most almost like cough the taste is of carmel and of lots of malt it had 8 45 abv so this is no ' beer when enjoying it remember that drinking 1 is nearly like drinking 2 regular beers the flavor takes a slight bit of getting used to once you do however you will look forward to january march each year when it is brewed this beer is with a fine maduro darker for you non cigar out there cigar like a maduro cafe or an onyx hell even a black tastes better with this brew cigars and beer should be enjoyed more often imho and do n't say cigars are bad for you your drinking beer are n't youWith LIME:
the first thing you notice in your mouth is that this beer is thick much thicker than most almost like cough the taste is of carmel and of lots of malt it had 8 45 abv so this is no ' beer when enjoying it remember that drinking 1 is nearly like drinking 2 regular beers the flavor takes a slight bit of getting used to once you do however you will look forward to january march each year when it is brewed this beer is with a fine maduro darker for you non cigar out there cigar like a maduro cafe or an onyx hell even a black tastes better with this brew cigars and beer should be enjoyed more often imho and do n't say cigars are bad for you your drinking beer are n't youWith Perturbative Baseline:
the first thing you notice in your mouth is that this beer is thick much thicker than most almost like cough the taste is of carmel and of lots of malt it had 8 45 abv so this is no ' beer when enjoying it remember that drinking 1 is nearly like drinking 2 regular beers the flavor takes a slight bit of getting used to once you do however you will look forward to january march each year when it is brewed this beer is with a fine maduro darker for you non cigar out there cigar like a maduro cafe or an onyx hell even a black tastes better with this brew cigars and beer should be enjoyed more often imho and do n't say cigars are bad for you your drinking beer are n't youExample 257
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
from a 1pt nitro can with a blurb about the cream ale on the side of can no freshness date made your generic nitro can appearance poured a bubbly red amber with a pale tannish nitro creamy head that reduced to a creamy thin lacing had a buttery caramel aroma with a little fruity hops in the background nitro carbonation which leads to a creamy light bodied mouth feel average drinkability had a watery caramel and slightly grainy taste with a fruity light hop bitterness showing up towards the end then a dry semi bitter finish drinkable in a pinch not something i would normally buy unless left with no other choicesWith Integrated Gradients:
from a 1pt nitro can with a blurb about the cream ale on the side of can no freshness date made your generic nitro can appearance poured a bubbly red amber with a pale tannish nitro creamy head that reduced to a creamy thin lacing had a buttery caramel aroma with a little fruity hops in the background nitro carbonation which leads to a creamy light bodied mouth feel average drinkability had a watery caramel and slightly grainy taste with a fruity light hop bitterness showing up towards the end then a dry semi bitter finish drinkable in a pinch not something i would normally buy unless left with no other choicesWith LIME:
from a 1pt nitro can with a blurb about the cream ale on the side of can no freshness date made your generic nitro can appearance poured a bubbly red amber with a pale tannish nitro creamy head that reduced to a creamy thin lacing had a buttery caramel aroma with a little fruity hops in the background nitro carbonation which leads to a creamy light bodied mouth feel average drinkability had a watery caramel and slightly grainy taste with a fruity light hop bitterness showing up towards the end then a dry semi bitter finish drinkable in a pinch not something i would normally buy unless left with no other choicesWith Perturbative Baseline:
from a 1pt nitro can with a blurb about the cream ale on the side of can no freshness date made your generic nitro can appearance poured a bubbly red amber with a pale tannish nitro creamy head that reduced to a creamy thin lacing had a buttery caramel aroma with a little fruity hops in the background nitro carbonation which leads to a creamy light bodied mouth feel average drinkability had a watery caramel and slightly grainy taste with a fruity light hop bitterness showing up towards the end then a dry semi bitter finish drinkable in a pinch not something i would normally buy unless left with no other choicesExample 270
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
i thought clear bottle strike one but that was the only thing i found wrong here clean clear crisp refreshing do n't i sound like a bud miller coors ad and without the chemical tastes of macros or ah lies the rub what a mass produced american lager should be some mellow malts lending it a nice british character and grassy hops to dry and spice up the finish even better as it warmed out of the fridge although it should n't be too warmWith Integrated Gradients:
i thought clear bottle strike one but that was the only thing i found wrong here clean clear crisp refreshing do n't i sound like a bud miller coors ad and without the chemical tastes of macros or ah lies the rub what a mass produced american lager should be some mellow malts lending it a nice british character and grassy hops to dry and spice up the finish even better as it warmed out of the fridge although it should n't be too warmWith LIME:
i thought clear bottle strike one but that was the only thing i found wrong here clean clear crisp refreshing do n't i sound like a bud miller coors ad and without the chemical tastes of macros or ah lies the rub what a mass produced american lager should be some mellow malts lending it a nice british character and grassy hops to dry and spice up the finish even better as it warmed out of the fridge although it should n't be too warmWith Perturbative Baseline:
i thought clear bottle strike one but that was the only thing i found wrong here clean clear crisp refreshing do n't i sound like a bud miller coors ad and without the chemical tastes of macros or ah lies the rub what a mass produced american lager should be some mellow malts lending it a nice british character and grassy hops to dry and spice up the finish even better as it warmed out of the fridge although it should n't be too warmExample 299
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
amber color with decent head a little light not too much retention aroma is fairly hoppy but a little unpleasant almost like old hops flavor was most disappointing decent pale malt backbone but a sour unpleasant hop flavor dominated no citrus spiciness or floral earthy hops just sour bitterness mouthfeel was fine not too drinkable due to the poor flavor though finish was perhaps the best part as the flavors faded to a decent clean bitterness i would not recommend this beerWith Integrated Gradients:
amber color with decent head a little light not too much retention aroma is fairly hoppy but a little unpleasant almost like old hops flavor was most disappointing decent pale malt backbone but a sour unpleasant hop flavor dominated no citrus spiciness or floral earthy hops just sour bitterness mouthfeel was fine not too drinkable due to the poor flavor though finish was perhaps the best part as the flavors faded to a decent clean bitterness i would not recommend this beerWith LIME:
amber color with decent head a little light not too much retention aroma is fairly hoppy but a little unpleasant almost like old hops flavor was most disappointing decent pale malt backbone but a sour unpleasant hop flavor dominated no citrus spiciness or floral earthy hops just sour bitterness mouthfeel was fine not too drinkable due to the poor flavor though finish was perhaps the best part as the flavors faded to a decent clean bitterness i would not recommend this beerWith Perturbative Baseline:
amber color with decent head a little light not too much retention aroma is fairly hoppy but a little unpleasant almost like old hops flavor was most disappointing decent pale malt backbone but a sour unpleasant hop flavor dominated no citrus spiciness or floral earthy hops just sour bitterness mouthfeel was fine not too drinkable due to the poor flavor though finish was perhaps the best part as the flavors faded to a decent clean bitterness i would not recommend this beerExample 371
Rationale length SIS = [2, 2, 5]With SIS Method:
appearance light yellow to almost clear smell slight hops but barely smelled like beer taste little to none like a rice lager zero taste mouthfeel watery and tasteless drinkability very easy goes down easier than water good for drinking gamesWith Integrated Gradients:
appearance light yellow to almost clear smell slight hops but barely smelled like beer taste little to none like a rice lager zero taste mouthfeel watery and tasteless drinkability very easy goes down easier than water good for drinking gamesWith LIME:
appearance light yellow to almost clear smell slight hops but barely smelled like beer taste little to none like a rice lager zero taste mouthfeel watery and tasteless drinkability very easy goes down easier than water good for drinking gamesWith Perturbative Baseline:
appearance light yellow to almost clear smell slight hops but barely smelled like beer taste little to none like a rice lager zero taste mouthfeel watery and tasteless drinkability very easy goes down easier than water good for drinking gamesExample 388
Rationale length SIS = [2, 2, 3, 5]With SIS Method:
this to me is one of the worst beers of all time i grabbed this because it was on sale for 3 dollars that should have screamed to me that it was terrible and i poured it into a regular pint glass the beer poured a boring piss yellow and the smell was just a tiny bit of something and water the taste was not there you get a little malt but other than that not much at all the mouthfeel is like highly carbonated water i couldnt stand it so it went down the drain as well as the other 5 dont buy this beer it is terribleWith Integrated Gradients:
this to me is one of the worst beers of all time i grabbed this because it was on sale for 3 dollars that should have screamed to me that it was terrible and i poured it into a regular pint glass the beer poured a boring piss yellow and the smell was just a tiny bit of something and water the taste was not there you get a little malt but other than that not much at all the mouthfeel is like highly carbonated water i couldnt stand it so it went down the drain as well as the other 5 dont buy this beer it is terribleWith LIME:
this to me is one of the worst beers of all time i grabbed this because it was on sale for 3 dollars that should have screamed to me that it was terrible and i poured it into a regular pint glass the beer poured a boring piss yellow and the smell was just a tiny bit of something and water the taste was not there you get a little malt but other than that not much at all the mouthfeel is like highly carbonated water i couldnt stand it so it went down the drain as well as the other 5 dont buy this beer it is terribleWith Perturbative Baseline:
this to me is one of the worst beers of all time i grabbed this because it was on sale for 3 dollars that should have screamed to me that it was terrible and i poured it into a regular pint glass the beer poured a boring piss yellow and the smell was just a tiny bit of something and water the taste was not there you get a little malt but other than that not much at all the mouthfeel is like highly carbonated water i couldnt stand it so it went down the drain as well as the other 5 dont buy this beer it is terribleExample 419
Rationale length SIS = [2, 3, 3, 8]With SIS Method:
clean eggshell white that drops a full peg although its remain into the glass of bubbles parade top to bottom a cider complexion it looks about as standard a macro lager as there is the smell is trademark macro lager stink corn chemicals and stale water my nose can detect some malted grain that is spoiled by the aforementioned the fact that i can still manage to extract some sense of straw says a little something at least it is not completely ridden with corn the taste is ripe with sweet yellow corn with a quenching finish of straw malt a flavour saturated with damp grains give it some weight on the palate the ' far more responsible than the grain bill it is a little watery which is better than adjunct y the aftertaste and unpleasantness is minimal although a complete absence of bitterness allows a lot of sweetness to go i 've seen these green bottles in open six packs as far west as california and as far east as poland i 've never had an issue with it but i 'd advise a change because 's oldest brewery ' does in fact offer a lager a little cleaner drinking than its now foreign owned counterparts drink it cold and expect what is to be expectedWith Integrated Gradients:
clean eggshell white that drops a full peg although its remain into the glass of bubbles parade top to bottom a cider complexion it looks about as standard a macro lager as there is the smell is trademark macro lager stink corn chemicals and stale water my nose can detect some malted grain that is spoiled by the aforementioned the fact that i can still manage to extract some sense of straw says a little something at least it is not completely ridden with corn the taste is ripe with sweet yellow corn with a quenching finish of straw malt a flavour saturated with damp grains give it some weight on the palate the ' far more responsible than the grain bill it is a little watery which is better than adjunct y the aftertaste and unpleasantness is minimal although a complete absence of bitterness allows a lot of sweetness to go i 've seen these green bottles in open six packs as far west as california and as far east as poland i 've never had an issue with it but i 'd advise a change because 's oldest brewery ' does in fact offer a lager a little cleaner drinking than its now foreign owned counterparts drink it cold and expect what is to be expectedWith LIME:
clean eggshell white that drops a full peg although its remain into the glass of bubbles parade top to bottom a cider complexion it looks about as standard a macro lager as there is the smell is trademark macro lager stink corn chemicals and stale water my nose can detect some malted grain that is spoiled by the aforementioned the fact that i can still manage to extract some sense of straw says a little something at least it is not completely ridden with corn the taste is ripe with sweet yellow corn with a quenching finish of straw malt a flavour saturated with damp grains give it some weight on the palate the ' far more responsible than the grain bill it is a little watery which is better than adjunct y the aftertaste and unpleasantness is minimal although a complete absence of bitterness allows a lot of sweetness to go i 've seen these green bottles in open six packs as far west as california and as far east as poland i 've never had an issue with it but i 'd advise a change because 's oldest brewery ' does in fact offer a lager a little cleaner drinking than its now foreign owned counterparts drink it cold and expect what is to be expectedWith Perturbative Baseline:
clean eggshell white that drops a full peg although its remain into the glass of bubbles parade top to bottom a cider complexion it looks about as standard a macro lager as there is the smell is trademark macro lager stink corn chemicals and stale water my nose can detect some malted grain that is spoiled by the aforementioned the fact that i can still manage to extract some sense of straw says a little something at least it is not completely ridden with corn the taste is ripe with sweet yellow corn with a quenching finish of straw malt a flavour saturated with damp grains give it some weight on the palate the ' far more responsible than the grain bill it is a little watery which is better than adjunct y the aftertaste and unpleasantness is minimal although a complete absence of bitterness allows a lot of sweetness to go i 've seen these green bottles in open six packs as far west as california and as far east as poland i 've never had an issue with it but i 'd advise a change because 's oldest brewery ' does in fact offer a lager a little cleaner drinking than its now foreign owned counterparts drink it cold and expect what is to be expectedExample 420
Rationale length SIS = [1, 2, 4, 6]With SIS Method:
are n't i the another night at work another can for some cheap bastard and this time it 's golden light transparent and minimally yellow no head sweet syrupy nose unappealing empty taste none no flavor no feeling no nothing zilch zero nada whoever buys this has been no doubt about it utterly pointless for only you 're going down the drain buddy i did this for you fellas do n't let my efforts be inWith Integrated Gradients:
are n't i the another night at work another can for some cheap bastard and this time it 's golden light transparent and minimally yellow no head sweet syrupy nose unappealing empty taste none no flavor no feeling no nothing zilch zero nada whoever buys this has been no doubt about it utterly pointless for only you 're going down the drain buddy i did this for you fellas do n't let my efforts be inWith LIME:
are n't i the another night at work another can for some cheap bastard and this time it 's golden light transparent and minimally yellow no head sweet syrupy nose unappealing empty taste none no flavor no feeling no nothing zilch zero nada whoever buys this has been no doubt about it utterly pointless for only you 're going down the drain buddy i did this for you fellas do n't let my efforts be inWith Perturbative Baseline:
are n't i the another night at work another can for some cheap bastard and this time it 's golden light transparent and minimally yellow no head sweet syrupy nose unappealing empty taste none no flavor no feeling no nothing zilch zero nada whoever buys this has been no doubt about it utterly pointless for only you 're going down the drain buddy i did this for you fellas do n't let my efforts be inExample 425
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
great for the price no complaints there this is a light clear straw color with a thin head as for the smell it is similar to the typical adjunct lager lightly hoppy but pretty watered down there is n't much to it the taste is grainy and bready the bready is n't like a belgian but almost stale tasting i do n't mean this in a negative way but just as a means of distinguishing the two it is n't as watered down as i expected not too bad for the price this is an easy drinker i enjoyed it i would n't classify it with the best of the best but for what it is it is pretty decentWith Integrated Gradients:
great for the price no complaints there this is a light clear straw color with a thin head as for the smell it is similar to the typical adjunct lager lightly hoppy but pretty watered down there is n't much to it the taste is grainy and bready the bready is n't like a belgian but almost stale tasting i do n't mean this in a negative way but just as a means of distinguishing the two it is n't as watered down as i expected not too bad for the price this is an easy drinker i enjoyed it i would n't classify it with the best of the best but for what it is it is pretty decentWith LIME:
great for the price no complaints there this is a light clear straw color with a thin head as for the smell it is similar to the typical adjunct lager lightly hoppy but pretty watered down there is n't much to it the taste is grainy and bready the bready is n't like a belgian but almost stale tasting i do n't mean this in a negative way but just as a means of distinguishing the two it is n't as watered down as i expected not too bad for the price this is an easy drinker i enjoyed it i would n't classify it with the best of the best but for what it is it is pretty decentWith Perturbative Baseline:
great for the price no complaints there this is a light clear straw color with a thin head as for the smell it is similar to the typical adjunct lager lightly hoppy but pretty watered down there is n't much to it the taste is grainy and bready the bready is n't like a belgian but almost stale tasting i do n't mean this in a negative way but just as a means of distinguishing the two it is n't as watered down as i expected not too bad for the price this is an easy drinker i enjoyed it i would n't classify it with the best of the best but for what it is it is pretty decentExample 444
Rationale length SIS = [3, 2, 3, 5]With SIS Method:
pours to a clear straw golden forming a small white head which recedes quickly but has good staying power and the retention is minimal aroma is generic american style brewpub pils little bit of hops little bit of malt touch of rice mouthfeel is spritzy and very light carbonation is moderate taste i 'd swear this was a budweiser same degree of carbonation same rice taste same bitterness level same yeast character everything is the same this is identical clean finish no perceptable alcohol i 'd guess this is in the 3 5 4 5 abv no metals or other perceptable off flavors hard to believe this is an ale like the bottle says not half bad for a really light hot summer day cookout kinda beer but i would n't pay anymore for this than budweiser try it and see if you agreeWith Integrated Gradients:
pours to a clear straw golden forming a small white head which recedes quickly but has good staying power and the retention is minimal aroma is generic american style brewpub pils little bit of hops little bit of malt touch of rice mouthfeel is spritzy and very light carbonation is moderate taste i 'd swear this was a budweiser same degree of carbonation same rice taste same bitterness level same yeast character everything is the same this is identical clean finish no perceptable alcohol i 'd guess this is in the 3 5 4 5 abv no metals or other perceptable off flavors hard to believe this is an ale like the bottle says not half bad for a really light hot summer day cookout kinda beer but i would n't pay anymore for this than budweiser try it and see if you agreeWith LIME:
pours to a clear straw golden forming a small white head which recedes quickly but has good staying power and the retention is minimal aroma is generic american style brewpub pils little bit of hops little bit of malt touch of rice mouthfeel is spritzy and very light carbonation is moderate taste i 'd swear this was a budweiser same degree of carbonation same rice taste same bitterness level same yeast character everything is the same this is identical clean finish no perceptable alcohol i 'd guess this is in the 3 5 4 5 abv no metals or other perceptable off flavors hard to believe this is an ale like the bottle says not half bad for a really light hot summer day cookout kinda beer but i would n't pay anymore for this than budweiser try it and see if you agreeWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours to a clear straw golden forming a small white head which recedes quickly but has good staying power and the retention is minimal aroma is generic american style brewpub pils little bit of hops little bit of malt touch of rice mouthfeel is spritzy and very light carbonation is moderate taste i 'd swear this was a budweiser same degree of carbonation same rice taste same bitterness level same yeast character everything is the same this is identical clean finish no perceptable alcohol i 'd guess this is in the 3 5 4 5 abv no metals or other perceptable off flavors hard to believe this is an ale like the bottle says not half bad for a really light hot summer day cookout kinda beer but i would n't pay anymore for this than budweiser try it and see if you agreeExample 457
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
serving type 500 ml bottle no freshness date poured into a weizen glass appearance pours a hazy dark yellow but still lighter than most hefe weizens huge initial head that up to a still impressive half inch of foam smell not unpleasant but not very assertive either lacks that banana bread flavor to which i have grown accustomed with hefeweizens and is reminiscent of a lager taste tastes more like an american wheat beer than a hefeweizen malt flavor is not satisfyingly present this beer has some of the spiciness typical of the style but nothing to it up is this the beer that frat boys drink at their parties mouthfeel lively refreshing carbonation thin consistency would wash food down well but at 3 29 a bottle i 'll stick to the high life for this function drinkability this is n't a terrible brew but is n't really sufficient as a hefeweizen it 's light and goes down easily but there are considerably better hefe weizens widely available i 've got to say beers have never really done it for me they tend to be too light bodied and lack the complexity appropriate to their stylesWith Integrated Gradients:
serving type 500 ml bottle no freshness date poured into a weizen glass appearance pours a hazy dark yellow but still lighter than most hefe weizens huge initial head that up to a still impressive half inch of foam smell not unpleasant but not very assertive either lacks that banana bread flavor to which i have grown accustomed with hefeweizens and is reminiscent of a lager taste tastes more like an american wheat beer than a hefeweizen malt flavor is not satisfyingly present this beer has some of the spiciness typical of the style but nothing to it up is this the beer that frat boys drink at their parties mouthfeel lively refreshing carbonation thin consistency would wash food down well but at 3 29 a bottle i 'll stick to the high life for this function drinkability this is n't a terrible brew but is n't really sufficient as a hefeweizen it 's light and goes down easily but there are considerably better hefe weizens widely available i 've got to say beers have never really done it for me they tend to be too light bodied and lack the complexity appropriate to their stylesWith LIME:
serving type 500 ml bottle no freshness date poured into a weizen glass appearance pours a hazy dark yellow but still lighter than most hefe weizens huge initial head that up to a still impressive half inch of foam smell not unpleasant but not very assertive either lacks that banana bread flavor to which i have grown accustomed with hefeweizens and is reminiscent of a lager taste tastes more like an american wheat beer than a hefeweizen malt flavor is not satisfyingly present this beer has some of the spiciness typical of the style but nothing to it up is this the beer that frat boys drink at their parties mouthfeel lively refreshing carbonation thin consistency would wash food down well but at 3 29 a bottle i 'll stick to the high life for this function drinkability this is n't a terrible brew but is n't really sufficient as a hefeweizen it 's light and goes down easily but there are considerably better hefe weizens widely available i 've got to say beers have never really done it for me they tend to be too light bodied and lack the complexity appropriate to their stylesWith Perturbative Baseline:
serving type 500 ml bottle no freshness date poured into a weizen glass appearance pours a hazy dark yellow but still lighter than most hefe weizens huge initial head that up to a still impressive half inch of foam smell not unpleasant but not very assertive either lacks that banana bread flavor to which i have grown accustomed with hefeweizens and is reminiscent of a lager taste tastes more like an american wheat beer than a hefeweizen malt flavor is not satisfyingly present this beer has some of the spiciness typical of the style but nothing to it up is this the beer that frat boys drink at their parties mouthfeel lively refreshing carbonation thin consistency would wash food down well but at 3 29 a bottle i 'll stick to the high life for this function drinkability this is n't a terrible brew but is n't really sufficient as a hefeweizen it 's light and goes down easily but there are considerably better hefe weizens widely available i 've got to say beers have never really done it for me they tend to be too light bodied and lack the complexity appropriate to their stylesExample 483
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
basically this is an average beer that would seem good at a party that is because you can drink six of them and not be too drunk i remember once having five of these and then having a dog fish head 90 minute you can believe me when i say that it was a blow out guess which beer one the tasting contest it is pretty amusing if you think about it this is fine for a frat party where the sole purpose is to get drunkWith Integrated Gradients:
basically this is an average beer that would seem good at a party that is because you can drink six of them and not be too drunk i remember once having five of these and then having a dog fish head 90 minute you can believe me when i say that it was a blow out guess which beer one the tasting contest it is pretty amusing if you think about it this is fine for a frat party where the sole purpose is to get drunkWith LIME:
basically this is an average beer that would seem good at a party that is because you can drink six of them and not be too drunk i remember once having five of these and then having a dog fish head 90 minute you can believe me when i say that it was a blow out guess which beer one the tasting contest it is pretty amusing if you think about it this is fine for a frat party where the sole purpose is to get drunkWith Perturbative Baseline:
basically this is an average beer that would seem good at a party that is because you can drink six of them and not be too drunk i remember once having five of these and then having a dog fish head 90 minute you can believe me when i say that it was a blow out guess which beer one the tasting contest it is pretty amusing if you think about it this is fine for a frat party where the sole purpose is to get drunkExample 498
Rationale length SIS = [2, 3]With SIS Method:
glass at 's crossing brewpub nice clear golden colour thin white head struggles to avoid an inevitable quick death weak aroma is corn and grains and a little sweet tastes more like a weak macro lager grainy and a little sweet at the start weak sweet corn aftertaste thin watery body and moderately carbonated everything i tried at this place has been watery the other pubs in this chain atleast make drinkable if unexciting beersWith Integrated Gradients:
glass at 's crossing brewpub nice clear golden colour thin white head struggles to avoid an inevitable quick death weak aroma is corn and grains and a little sweet tastes more like a weak macro lager grainy and a little sweet at the start weak sweet corn aftertaste thin watery body and moderately carbonated everything i tried at this place has been watery the other pubs in this chain atleast make drinkable if unexciting beersWith LIME:
glass at 's crossing brewpub nice clear golden colour thin white head struggles to avoid an inevitable quick death weak aroma is corn and grains and a little sweet tastes more like a weak macro lager grainy and a little sweet at the start weak sweet corn aftertaste thin watery body and moderately carbonated everything i tried at this place has been watery the other pubs in this chain atleast make drinkable if unexciting beersWith Perturbative Baseline:
glass at 's crossing brewpub nice clear golden colour thin white head struggles to avoid an inevitable quick death weak aroma is corn and grains and a little sweet tastes more like a weak macro lager grainy and a little sweet at the start weak sweet corn aftertaste thin watery body and moderately carbonated everything i tried at this place has been watery the other pubs in this chain atleast make drinkable if unexciting beersExample 520
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
not much head here oh well the liquid is a very nice hue butterscotch and nutmeg and pac nw hops are what i smell out of the gate ooh not so tasting but sweet and dry at the finish with nutty roasting not bitter lemon woody pineyWith Integrated Gradients:
not much head here oh well the liquid is a very nice hue butterscotch and nutmeg and pac nw hops are what i smell out of the gate ooh not so tasting but sweet and dry at the finish with nutty roasting not bitter lemon woody pineyWith LIME:
not much head here oh well the liquid is a very nice hue butterscotch and nutmeg and pac nw hops are what i smell out of the gate ooh not so tasting but sweet and dry at the finish with nutty roasting not bitter lemon woody pineyWith Perturbative Baseline:
not much head here oh well the liquid is a very nice hue butterscotch and nutmeg and pac nw hops are what i smell out of the gate ooh not so tasting but sweet and dry at the finish with nutty roasting not bitter lemon woody pineyExample 529
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
this lager pours gold in color with a medium soapy head the light aroma of hops and light malts is present creamy without the associated sweetness very smooth velvety mouthfeel is light and a bit watery for my personal taste very easy drinkability due to its light and non complex mix overall this brew is a nice one for a hot summer day though not complex enough to hold my interestWith Integrated Gradients:
this lager pours gold in color with a medium soapy head the light aroma of hops and light malts is present creamy without the associated sweetness very smooth velvety mouthfeel is light and a bit watery for my personal taste very easy drinkability due to its light and non complex mix overall this brew is a nice one for a hot summer day though not complex enough to hold my interestWith LIME:
this lager pours gold in color with a medium soapy head the light aroma of hops and light malts is present creamy without the associated sweetness very smooth velvety mouthfeel is light and a bit watery for my personal taste very easy drinkability due to its light and non complex mix overall this brew is a nice one for a hot summer day though not complex enough to hold my interestWith Perturbative Baseline:
this lager pours gold in color with a medium soapy head the light aroma of hops and light malts is present creamy without the associated sweetness very smooth velvety mouthfeel is light and a bit watery for my personal taste very easy drinkability due to its light and non complex mix overall this brew is a nice one for a hot summer day though not complex enough to hold my interestExample 545
Rationale length SIS = [2, 3]With SIS Method:
i drank this from the bottle into a pint glass the beer pours a medium to dark gold with a huge light tan head that rises about 3 fingers but does n't have great retention tons of carbonation lacing is ok the aroma is light mostly some skunk with a little sweetness at the end the taste is light get a little sweetness but mostly weak hops and skunky the feel is terrible its very light water like the beer is pretty drinkable overall this is n't very taste but i ca n't believe its got 8 2 abv you would n't think it for a second if you just want to drink something watery and get cracked this is the beer for youWith Integrated Gradients:
i drank this from the bottle into a pint glass the beer pours a medium to dark gold with a huge light tan head that rises about 3 fingers but does n't have great retention tons of carbonation lacing is ok the aroma is light mostly some skunk with a little sweetness at the end the taste is light get a little sweetness but mostly weak hops and skunky the feel is terrible its very light water like the beer is pretty drinkable overall this is n't very taste but i ca n't believe its got 8 2 abv you would n't think it for a second if you just want to drink something watery and get cracked this is the beer for youWith LIME:
i drank this from the bottle into a pint glass the beer pours a medium to dark gold with a huge light tan head that rises about 3 fingers but does n't have great retention tons of carbonation lacing is ok the aroma is light mostly some skunk with a little sweetness at the end the taste is light get a little sweetness but mostly weak hops and skunky the feel is terrible its very light water like the beer is pretty drinkable overall this is n't very taste but i ca n't believe its got 8 2 abv you would n't think it for a second if you just want to drink something watery and get cracked this is the beer for youWith Perturbative Baseline:
i drank this from the bottle into a pint glass the beer pours a medium to dark gold with a huge light tan head that rises about 3 fingers but does n't have great retention tons of carbonation lacing is ok the aroma is light mostly some skunk with a little sweetness at the end the taste is light get a little sweetness but mostly weak hops and skunky the feel is terrible its very light water like the beer is pretty drinkable overall this is n't very taste but i ca n't believe its got 8 2 abv you would n't think it for a second if you just want to drink something watery and get cracked this is the beer for youExample 547
Rationale length SIS = [2, 3]With SIS Method:
this is my father 's version of a ' beer so he usually has some around when i go visit him it does have an attractive pale yellow color unlike some other macros that look too yellow for my tastes because they remind me of urine it did have a slight aroma that was pleasant but faint the taste is barely drinkable after it warms even a touch so drink it cold if you must drink it feels like carbonated water and the aftertaste prevents me from drinking very many of them often times i pass on them when dad offers in college we used to say beer is better than no beer ' i 'm not sure i can say that todayWith Integrated Gradients:
this is my father 's version of a ' beer so he usually has some around when i go visit him it does have an attractive pale yellow color unlike some other macros that look too yellow for my tastes because they remind me of urine it did have a slight aroma that was pleasant but faint the taste is barely drinkable after it warms even a touch so drink it cold if you must drink it feels like carbonated water and the aftertaste prevents me from drinking very many of them often times i pass on them when dad offers in college we used to say beer is better than no beer ' i 'm not sure i can say that todayWith LIME:
this is my father 's version of a ' beer so he usually has some around when i go visit him it does have an attractive pale yellow color unlike some other macros that look too yellow for my tastes because they remind me of urine it did have a slight aroma that was pleasant but faint the taste is barely drinkable after it warms even a touch so drink it cold if you must drink it feels like carbonated water and the aftertaste prevents me from drinking very many of them often times i pass on them when dad offers in college we used to say beer is better than no beer ' i 'm not sure i can say that todayWith Perturbative Baseline:
this is my father 's version of a ' beer so he usually has some around when i go visit him it does have an attractive pale yellow color unlike some other macros that look too yellow for my tastes because they remind me of urine it did have a slight aroma that was pleasant but faint the taste is barely drinkable after it warms even a touch so drink it cold if you must drink it feels like carbonated water and the aftertaste prevents me from drinking very many of them often times i pass on them when dad offers in college we used to say beer is better than no beer ' i 'm not sure i can say that todayExample 549
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
if i were marketing this i 'd call it an oatmeal ale it 's not a stout not thick enough but it 's certainly tasty chocolate coffee and a lightly sweet finish medium full body decent head pours out of the bottle neck like a lazy lovely golden brown color you ca n't always rely on price trader joe 's to point you to the good beers this one is among the cheapest they offer 4 99 6pk this is a good barbecue brew a pleasant surprise overall and a hitWith Integrated Gradients:
if i were marketing this i 'd call it an oatmeal ale it 's not a stout not thick enough but it 's certainly tasty chocolate coffee and a lightly sweet finish medium full body decent head pours out of the bottle neck like a lazy lovely golden brown color you ca n't always rely on price trader joe 's to point you to the good beers this one is among the cheapest they offer 4 99 6pk this is a good barbecue brew a pleasant surprise overall and a hitWith LIME:
if i were marketing this i 'd call it an oatmeal ale it 's not a stout not thick enough but it 's certainly tasty chocolate coffee and a lightly sweet finish medium full body decent head pours out of the bottle neck like a lazy lovely golden brown color you ca n't always rely on price trader joe 's to point you to the good beers this one is among the cheapest they offer 4 99 6pk this is a good barbecue brew a pleasant surprise overall and a hitWith Perturbative Baseline:
if i were marketing this i 'd call it an oatmeal ale it 's not a stout not thick enough but it 's certainly tasty chocolate coffee and a lightly sweet finish medium full body decent head pours out of the bottle neck like a lazy lovely golden brown color you ca n't always rely on price trader joe 's to point you to the good beers this one is among the cheapest they offer 4 99 6pk this is a good barbecue brew a pleasant surprise overall and a hitExample 551
Rationale length SIS = [3, 6, 6]With SIS Method:
coming in a 500ml bottle bb 27 01 11 served chilled in a pint size weizen glass a dark yellow ish straw in colour pillowy white froth high level of carbonation s lightly sweet grainy lightly grassy plus a hint of sour dough a swirl manages to bring out a bit more of malt sweetness understated overall but not unpleasant or ' t clean palate the flavour balance towards lager malts plus a little sourness of most lager beer but the residual grassy taste ' undertone of dry northern german pilsener and a lightly dry palate in the aftertaste do ring a bell of hops not much unpleasant grainy or cheap adjunct flavour is left in the end rather it 's quite clean and neutral in taste m d quite fizzy but not over the top the body is light but not really thin and the overall performance tells the story of an easy drinking lager beer that is neither attractive nor below quality an ok beer i 'd sayWith Integrated Gradients:
coming in a 500ml bottle bb 27 01 11 served chilled in a pint size weizen glass a dark yellow ish straw in colour pillowy white froth high level of carbonation s lightly sweet grainy lightly grassy plus a hint of sour dough a swirl manages to bring out a bit more of malt sweetness understated overall but not unpleasant or ' t clean palate the flavour balance towards lager malts plus a little sourness of most lager beer but the residual grassy taste ' undertone of dry northern german pilsener and a lightly dry palate in the aftertaste do ring a bell of hops not much unpleasant grainy or cheap adjunct flavour is left in the end rather it 's quite clean and neutral in taste m d quite fizzy but not over the top the body is light but not really thin and the overall performance tells the story of an easy drinking lager beer that is neither attractive nor below quality an ok beer i 'd sayWith LIME:
coming in a 500ml bottle bb 27 01 11 served chilled in a pint size weizen glass a dark yellow ish straw in colour pillowy white froth high level of carbonation s lightly sweet grainy lightly grassy plus a hint of sour dough a swirl manages to bring out a bit more of malt sweetness understated overall but not unpleasant or ' t clean palate the flavour balance towards lager malts plus a little sourness of most lager beer but the residual grassy taste ' undertone of dry northern german pilsener and a lightly dry palate in the aftertaste do ring a bell of hops not much unpleasant grainy or cheap adjunct flavour is left in the end rather it 's quite clean and neutral in taste m d quite fizzy but not over the top the body is light but not really thin and the overall performance tells the story of an easy drinking lager beer that is neither attractive nor below quality an ok beer i 'd sayWith Perturbative Baseline:
coming in a 500ml bottle bb 27 01 11 served chilled in a pint size weizen glass a dark yellow ish straw in colour pillowy white froth high level of carbonation s lightly sweet grainy lightly grassy plus a hint of sour dough a swirl manages to bring out a bit more of malt sweetness understated overall but not unpleasant or ' t clean palate the flavour balance towards lager malts plus a little sourness of most lager beer but the residual grassy taste ' undertone of dry northern german pilsener and a lightly dry palate in the aftertaste do ring a bell of hops not much unpleasant grainy or cheap adjunct flavour is left in the end rather it 's quite clean and neutral in taste m d quite fizzy but not over the top the body is light but not really thin and the overall performance tells the story of an easy drinking lager beer that is neither attractive nor below quality an ok beer i 'd sayExample 566
Rationale length SIS = [7, 8]With SIS Method:
to be perfectly honest this is an average dunkel fairly solid in all categories but average for the style i have enjoyed this beer in the past and i continue to enjoy drinking some of these from time to time pours very dark for a dunkel and produces a thick foamy head that ultimately turns to a thin film minimal lacing slowly creeps down the glass and i am not able to determine the carbonation since i can not see through my glass the aroma is malty sweet and bitter i gave it a below average rating only because the aroma is very hard to detect i 'm forced to my nose down into my glass in order to pick up any scent the flavor is definitely based on the original lager but it appears to be altered with some sweet malts the combination is very good and i sure do enjoy the overall taste of this one the mouthfeel is decent not too thin and the finish is clean and smooth all in all a well rounded beer for this styleWith Integrated Gradients:
to be perfectly honest this is an average dunkel fairly solid in all categories but average for the style i have enjoyed this beer in the past and i continue to enjoy drinking some of these from time to time pours very dark for a dunkel and produces a thick foamy head that ultimately turns to a thin film minimal lacing slowly creeps down the glass and i am not able to determine the carbonation since i can not see through my glass the aroma is malty sweet and bitter i gave it a below average rating only because the aroma is very hard to detect i 'm forced to my nose down into my glass in order to pick up any scent the flavor is definitely based on the original lager but it appears to be altered with some sweet malts the combination is very good and i sure do enjoy the overall taste of this one the mouthfeel is decent not too thin and the finish is clean and smooth all in all a well rounded beer for this styleWith LIME:
to be perfectly honest this is an average dunkel fairly solid in all categories but average for the style i have enjoyed this beer in the past and i continue to enjoy drinking some of these from time to time pours very dark for a dunkel and produces a thick foamy head that ultimately turns to a thin film minimal lacing slowly creeps down the glass and i am not able to determine the carbonation since i can not see through my glass the aroma is malty sweet and bitter i gave it a below average rating only because the aroma is very hard to detect i 'm forced to my nose down into my glass in order to pick up any scent the flavor is definitely based on the original lager but it appears to be altered with some sweet malts the combination is very good and i sure do enjoy the overall taste of this one the mouthfeel is decent not too thin and the finish is clean and smooth all in all a well rounded beer for this styleWith Perturbative Baseline:
to be perfectly honest this is an average dunkel fairly solid in all categories but average for the style i have enjoyed this beer in the past and i continue to enjoy drinking some of these from time to time pours very dark for a dunkel and produces a thick foamy head that ultimately turns to a thin film minimal lacing slowly creeps down the glass and i am not able to determine the carbonation since i can not see through my glass the aroma is malty sweet and bitter i gave it a below average rating only because the aroma is very hard to detect i 'm forced to my nose down into my glass in order to pick up any scent the flavor is definitely based on the original lager but it appears to be altered with some sweet malts the combination is very good and i sure do enjoy the overall taste of this one the mouthfeel is decent not too thin and the finish is clean and smooth all in all a well rounded beer for this styleExample 571
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
this beer is average in all with the exception of taste this is an impressively clean tasting beer the color is spot on but the lack of head retention the appearance score the smell is clean with the exception of some corn and cheap grains the mouthfeel is as expected to style but nothing to write home about the drinkability is decent a pretty nice drinkable adjunct lager a big plus is that this one does n't give me a headache after 3 like some adjunct based beerWith Integrated Gradients:
this beer is average in all with the exception of taste this is an impressively clean tasting beer the color is spot on but the lack of head retention the appearance score the smell is clean with the exception of some corn and cheap grains the mouthfeel is as expected to style but nothing to write home about the drinkability is decent a pretty nice drinkable adjunct lager a big plus is that this one does n't give me a headache after 3 like some adjunct based beerWith LIME:
this beer is average in all with the exception of taste this is an impressively clean tasting beer the color is spot on but the lack of head retention the appearance score the smell is clean with the exception of some corn and cheap grains the mouthfeel is as expected to style but nothing to write home about the drinkability is decent a pretty nice drinkable adjunct lager a big plus is that this one does n't give me a headache after 3 like some adjunct based beerWith Perturbative Baseline:
this beer is average in all with the exception of taste this is an impressively clean tasting beer the color is spot on but the lack of head retention the appearance score the smell is clean with the exception of some corn and cheap grains the mouthfeel is as expected to style but nothing to write home about the drinkability is decent a pretty nice drinkable adjunct lager a big plus is that this one does n't give me a headache after 3 like some adjunct based beerExample 574
Rationale length SIS = [2, 2]With SIS Method:
this is my first review so i figured id review my most popular session beer appearance 12 oz bottle it looks like yellow water urine like taste taste of cereal water an a hint of metal of some sort not over powering but detectable on the palate goes down smooth as a glass of water mouthfeel kind of fuzzy feel on the tongue drinkability my opinion i mean its like drinking water if you just want to get drunk i suggest this beer not much on taste though ladies love miller liteWith Integrated Gradients:
this is my first review so i figured id review my most popular session beer appearance 12 oz bottle it looks like yellow water urine like taste taste of cereal water an a hint of metal of some sort not over powering but detectable on the palate goes down smooth as a glass of water mouthfeel kind of fuzzy feel on the tongue drinkability my opinion i mean its like drinking water if you just want to get drunk i suggest this beer not much on taste though ladies love miller liteWith LIME:
this is my first review so i figured id review my most popular session beer appearance 12 oz bottle it looks like yellow water urine like taste taste of cereal water an a hint of metal of some sort not over powering but detectable on the palate goes down smooth as a glass of water mouthfeel kind of fuzzy feel on the tongue drinkability my opinion i mean its like drinking water if you just want to get drunk i suggest this beer not much on taste though ladies love miller liteWith Perturbative Baseline:
this is my first review so i figured id review my most popular session beer appearance 12 oz bottle it looks like yellow water urine like taste taste of cereal water an a hint of metal of some sort not over powering but detectable on the palate goes down smooth as a glass of water mouthfeel kind of fuzzy feel on the tongue drinkability my opinion i mean its like drinking water if you just want to get drunk i suggest this beer not much on taste though ladies love miller liteExample 599
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
bottle was a 2006 gabf left over that was given to me as a reward for my efforts thanks a million to gabf and to for the opportunity pours nearly a finger of white clingy head dirty pale blah yellow a little bit greenish color not pretty smells a little bit orange and hay very mild and a touch metallic tastes wet sweet a touch grassy and some oranges some sour tang the sweet becomes a bit much aftertaste show a mild and drying hop bitter md body for the style and modest carbonationWith Integrated Gradients:
bottle was a 2006 gabf left over that was given to me as a reward for my efforts thanks a million to gabf and to for the opportunity pours nearly a finger of white clingy head dirty pale blah yellow a little bit greenish color not pretty smells a little bit orange and hay very mild and a touch metallic tastes wet sweet a touch grassy and some oranges some sour tang the sweet becomes a bit much aftertaste show a mild and drying hop bitter md body for the style and modest carbonationWith LIME:
bottle was a 2006 gabf left over that was given to me as a reward for my efforts thanks a million to gabf and to for the opportunity pours nearly a finger of white clingy head dirty pale blah yellow a little bit greenish color not pretty smells a little bit orange and hay very mild and a touch metallic tastes wet sweet a touch grassy and some oranges some sour tang the sweet becomes a bit much aftertaste show a mild and drying hop bitter md body for the style and modest carbonationWith Perturbative Baseline:
bottle was a 2006 gabf left over that was given to me as a reward for my efforts thanks a million to gabf and to for the opportunity pours nearly a finger of white clingy head dirty pale blah yellow a little bit greenish color not pretty smells a little bit orange and hay very mild and a touch metallic tastes wet sweet a touch grassy and some oranges some sour tang the sweet becomes a bit much aftertaste show a mild and drying hop bitter md body for the style and modest carbonationExample 622
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
12oz bottle poured into a wine glass enjoy by jan 09 2012 stamped on the neck appearance black body light brown three finger pancake batter head with good retention and decent to low stick smell stale coffee very dry taste mild very metallic more off characters than good ones mouthfeel watery overall drinkability stale not enjoyableWith Integrated Gradients:
12oz bottle poured into a wine glass enjoy by jan 09 2012 stamped on the neck appearance black body light brown three finger pancake batter head with good retention and decent to low stick smell stale coffee very dry taste mild very metallic more off characters than good ones mouthfeel watery overall drinkability stale not enjoyableWith LIME:
12oz bottle poured into a wine glass enjoy by jan 09 2012 stamped on the neck appearance black body light brown three finger pancake batter head with good retention and decent to low stick smell stale coffee very dry taste mild very metallic more off characters than good ones mouthfeel watery overall drinkability stale not enjoyableWith Perturbative Baseline:
12oz bottle poured into a wine glass enjoy by jan 09 2012 stamped on the neck appearance black body light brown three finger pancake batter head with good retention and decent to low stick smell stale coffee very dry taste mild very metallic more off characters than good ones mouthfeel watery overall drinkability stale not enjoyableExample 632
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
my opinion is unfortunately tainted because of my love for all things bitter with that said i do n't know why there are a certain few that ca n't stand this beer i would think it could harbor a mediocre review on style alone this is an apa and tastes drinks as such i of course think that it 's the best thing in a can that is out there and one of my favorite hoppy brews overall if you like hops then this will double the size of your hop head sure it 's unbalanced but that is the appeal of the apa an overhopped ipa am i right and to my opinion i had this beer on a non hyped of a liquor store owner on my visit to the i 'd never even heard of it before then so hyped or not from a one hop lover to the next buy a six and enjoyWith Integrated Gradients:
my opinion is unfortunately tainted because of my love for all things bitter with that said i do n't know why there are a certain few that ca n't stand this beer i would think it could harbor a mediocre review on style alone this is an apa and tastes drinks as such i of course think that it 's the best thing in a can that is out there and one of my favorite hoppy brews overall if you like hops then this will double the size of your hop head sure it 's unbalanced but that is the appeal of the apa an overhopped ipa am i right and to my opinion i had this beer on a non hyped of a liquor store owner on my visit to the i 'd never even heard of it before then so hyped or not from a one hop lover to the next buy a six and enjoyWith LIME:
my opinion is unfortunately tainted because of my love for all things bitter with that said i do n't know why there are a certain few that ca n't stand this beer i would think it could harbor a mediocre review on style alone this is an apa and tastes drinks as such i of course think that it 's the best thing in a can that is out there and one of my favorite hoppy brews overall if you like hops then this will double the size of your hop head sure it 's unbalanced but that is the appeal of the apa an overhopped ipa am i right and to my opinion i had this beer on a non hyped of a liquor store owner on my visit to the i 'd never even heard of it before then so hyped or not from a one hop lover to the next buy a six and enjoyWith Perturbative Baseline:
my opinion is unfortunately tainted because of my love for all things bitter with that said i do n't know why there are a certain few that ca n't stand this beer i would think it could harbor a mediocre review on style alone this is an apa and tastes drinks as such i of course think that it 's the best thing in a can that is out there and one of my favorite hoppy brews overall if you like hops then this will double the size of your hop head sure it 's unbalanced but that is the appeal of the apa an overhopped ipa am i right and to my opinion i had this beer on a non hyped of a liquor store owner on my visit to the i 'd never even heard of it before then so hyped or not from a one hop lover to the next buy a six and enjoyExample 644
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
gold appearance crystal clear head is light and without body gone in 20 seconds practically no lace to speak of really have to work hard for an aroma palest corn syrup the flavor is somewhat better shows some malted milk qualities with carbonation that works decently side by side finishes with hops and a little too much residual sugar sweetness mouthfeel and drinkability are decent a throw em back macro style of beer for a camping trip or tailgatingWith Integrated Gradients:
gold appearance crystal clear head is light and without body gone in 20 seconds practically no lace to speak of really have to work hard for an aroma palest corn syrup the flavor is somewhat better shows some malted milk qualities with carbonation that works decently side by side finishes with hops and a little too much residual sugar sweetness mouthfeel and drinkability are decent a throw em back macro style of beer for a camping trip or tailgatingWith LIME:
gold appearance crystal clear head is light and without body gone in 20 seconds practically no lace to speak of really have to work hard for an aroma palest corn syrup the flavor is somewhat better shows some malted milk qualities with carbonation that works decently side by side finishes with hops and a little too much residual sugar sweetness mouthfeel and drinkability are decent a throw em back macro style of beer for a camping trip or tailgatingWith Perturbative Baseline:
gold appearance crystal clear head is light and without body gone in 20 seconds practically no lace to speak of really have to work hard for an aroma palest corn syrup the flavor is somewhat better shows some malted milk qualities with carbonation that works decently side by side finishes with hops and a little too much residual sugar sweetness mouthfeel and drinkability are decent a throw em back macro style of beer for a camping trip or tailgatingExample 647
Rationale length SIS = [1, 1, 1]With SIS Method:
this beer tastes like vomit no really it actually tastes and smells like fresh vomit that might sound rather harsh but it 's the truth i struggled through one of these hoping at some point my would adjust to something that i was missing but no it just kept tasting like actual vomit i do n't really know what else to say when a beer tastes this terrible the appearance and texture do n't really matter epic failureWith Integrated Gradients:
this beer tastes like vomit no really it actually tastes and smells like fresh vomit that might sound rather harsh but it 's the truth i struggled through one of these hoping at some point my would adjust to something that i was missing but no it just kept tasting like actual vomit i do n't really know what else to say when a beer tastes this terrible the appearance and texture do n't really matter epic failureWith LIME:
this beer tastes like vomit no really it actually tastes and smells like fresh vomit that might sound rather harsh but it 's the truth i struggled through one of these hoping at some point my would adjust to something that i was missing but no it just kept tasting like actual vomit i do n't really know what else to say when a beer tastes this terrible the appearance and texture do n't really matter epic failureWith Perturbative Baseline:
this beer tastes like vomit no really it actually tastes and smells like fresh vomit that might sound rather harsh but it 's the truth i struggled through one of these hoping at some point my would adjust to something that i was missing but no it just kept tasting like actual vomit i do n't really know what else to say when a beer tastes this terrible the appearance and texture do n't really matter epic failureExample 657
Rationale length SIS = [2, 3, 3, 10]With SIS Method:
a crystal clear no head no just like all the others s corona meet on the smallest level then throw in some mich golden for good measure essentially nothing t um lightest bit of hops water yeah m feels like water nothing on the finish d there 's much better out there but if it 's this or nothing it 's your call but i 'll drink waterWith Integrated Gradients:
a crystal clear no head no just like all the others s corona meet on the smallest level then throw in some mich golden for good measure essentially nothing t um lightest bit of hops water yeah m feels like water nothing on the finish d there 's much better out there but if it 's this or nothing it 's your call but i 'll drink waterWith LIME:
a crystal clear no head no just like all the others s corona meet on the smallest level then throw in some mich golden for good measure essentially nothing t um lightest bit of hops water yeah m feels like water nothing on the finish d there 's much better out there but if it 's this or nothing it 's your call but i 'll drink waterWith Perturbative Baseline:
a crystal clear no head no just like all the others s corona meet on the smallest level then throw in some mich golden for good measure essentially nothing t um lightest bit of hops water yeah m feels like water nothing on the finish d there 's much better out there but if it 's this or nothing it 's your call but i 'll drink waterExample 667
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
poured from the bottle a clear amber gold with a pencil thin white head aroma of light malts and a side order of skunk taste is pretty comparable to most on the market slightly sweet with the malts and honey light mouthfeel crisp and moderately carbonated quite drinkable and all that but nothing real specialWith Integrated Gradients:
poured from the bottle a clear amber gold with a pencil thin white head aroma of light malts and a side order of skunk taste is pretty comparable to most on the market slightly sweet with the malts and honey light mouthfeel crisp and moderately carbonated quite drinkable and all that but nothing real specialWith LIME:
poured from the bottle a clear amber gold with a pencil thin white head aroma of light malts and a side order of skunk taste is pretty comparable to most on the market slightly sweet with the malts and honey light mouthfeel crisp and moderately carbonated quite drinkable and all that but nothing real specialWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured from the bottle a clear amber gold with a pencil thin white head aroma of light malts and a side order of skunk taste is pretty comparable to most on the market slightly sweet with the malts and honey light mouthfeel crisp and moderately carbonated quite drinkable and all that but nothing real specialExample 670
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
appearance pours a clear copper color with a fizzy head that quickly disappears to a and milky way virtually no lacing smell vague odor of caramel malt and noble hops but very vague taste starts out rather toasty and the sweet malt builds into the finish the finish is dry and chalky with some residual sweetness mouthfeel medium to light bodied with moderate carbonation drinkability not offensive but nothing specialWith Integrated Gradients:
appearance pours a clear copper color with a fizzy head that quickly disappears to a and milky way virtually no lacing smell vague odor of caramel malt and noble hops but very vague taste starts out rather toasty and the sweet malt builds into the finish the finish is dry and chalky with some residual sweetness mouthfeel medium to light bodied with moderate carbonation drinkability not offensive but nothing specialWith LIME:
appearance pours a clear copper color with a fizzy head that quickly disappears to a and milky way virtually no lacing smell vague odor of caramel malt and noble hops but very vague taste starts out rather toasty and the sweet malt builds into the finish the finish is dry and chalky with some residual sweetness mouthfeel medium to light bodied with moderate carbonation drinkability not offensive but nothing specialWith Perturbative Baseline:
appearance pours a clear copper color with a fizzy head that quickly disappears to a and milky way virtually no lacing smell vague odor of caramel malt and noble hops but very vague taste starts out rather toasty and the sweet malt builds into the finish the finish is dry and chalky with some residual sweetness mouthfeel medium to light bodied with moderate carbonation drinkability not offensive but nothing specialExample 710
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
received as part of april shipment of my beer of the month club serving glass poured from bottle into nonic imperial pint appearance slightly hazy reddish amber with very thin head smell very mild malt smell kind of english where is the hop smell taste light english malts with nice hop presence that leaves a grapefruit bitter aftertaste that slowly builds for an ipa it really is n't all that bitter more balanced feel low carbonation and relatively light body dry finish once again very english drinkability pleasant easy drinking ale nothing stands out too much but i like it and could easily enjoy another this is an english ipa not an american ipa it me how many beers have been categorizedWith Integrated Gradients:
received as part of april shipment of my beer of the month club serving glass poured from bottle into nonic imperial pint appearance slightly hazy reddish amber with very thin head smell very mild malt smell kind of english where is the hop smell taste light english malts with nice hop presence that leaves a grapefruit bitter aftertaste that slowly builds for an ipa it really is n't all that bitter more balanced feel low carbonation and relatively light body dry finish once again very english drinkability pleasant easy drinking ale nothing stands out too much but i like it and could easily enjoy another this is an english ipa not an american ipa it me how many beers have been categorizedWith LIME:
received as part of april shipment of my beer of the month club serving glass poured from bottle into nonic imperial pint appearance slightly hazy reddish amber with very thin head smell very mild malt smell kind of english where is the hop smell taste light english malts with nice hop presence that leaves a grapefruit bitter aftertaste that slowly builds for an ipa it really is n't all that bitter more balanced feel low carbonation and relatively light body dry finish once again very english drinkability pleasant easy drinking ale nothing stands out too much but i like it and could easily enjoy another this is an english ipa not an american ipa it me how many beers have been categorizedWith Perturbative Baseline:
received as part of april shipment of my beer of the month club serving glass poured from bottle into nonic imperial pint appearance slightly hazy reddish amber with very thin head smell very mild malt smell kind of english where is the hop smell taste light english malts with nice hop presence that leaves a grapefruit bitter aftertaste that slowly builds for an ipa it really is n't all that bitter more balanced feel low carbonation and relatively light body dry finish once again very english drinkability pleasant easy drinking ale nothing stands out too much but i like it and could easily enjoy another this is an english ipa not an american ipa it me how many beers have been categorizedExample 716
Rationale length SIS = [4, 4, 4]With SIS Method:
a poured into a tall pilsner glass it yields a clear light amber body with a big airy off white head that disappears quickly s not sure what that smell is first thing that comes to mind is corn syrup and maybe sweet malt no make that over sweet malt t bland and non offensive at first like the nose it 's sweet molasses corn syrup and maybe some caramel malt a slight metallic aftertaste appears deep at the end of the sip but mainly this is all about sweetness m light in body slightly slick in feel d like i said above the first few sips were n't so bad towards the end however it became a chore to drink this overly sweet beer and eventually i drained the last few ounces notes a bud light drinking neighbor brought this over knowing i like ' i suppose coors deserves kudos for being able to convince some folks that this fits the bill as a craft brewed beer it clearly is not funny thing is about 15 years ago i would sometimes get this in pitchers at certain bars as it was 1 darker than your average macro lager and 2 relatively cheap back then i thought it was n't half bad for what it was either my tastes have evolved or this brew has gotten significantly worse because i am not able to drink thisWith Integrated Gradients:
a poured into a tall pilsner glass it yields a clear light amber body with a big airy off white head that disappears quickly s not sure what that smell is first thing that comes to mind is corn syrup and maybe sweet malt no make that over sweet malt t bland and non offensive at first like the nose it 's sweet molasses corn syrup and maybe some caramel malt a slight metallic aftertaste appears deep at the end of the sip but mainly this is all about sweetness m light in body slightly slick in feel d like i said above the first few sips were n't so bad towards the end however it became a chore to drink this overly sweet beer and eventually i drained the last few ounces notes a bud light drinking neighbor brought this over knowing i like ' i suppose coors deserves kudos for being able to convince some folks that this fits the bill as a craft brewed beer it clearly is not funny thing is about 15 years ago i would sometimes get this in pitchers at certain bars as it was 1 darker than your average macro lager and 2 relatively cheap back then i thought it was n't half bad for what it was either my tastes have evolved or this brew has gotten significantly worse because i am not able to drink thisWith LIME:
a poured into a tall pilsner glass it yields a clear light amber body with a big airy off white head that disappears quickly s not sure what that smell is first thing that comes to mind is corn syrup and maybe sweet malt no make that over sweet malt t bland and non offensive at first like the nose it 's sweet molasses corn syrup and maybe some caramel malt a slight metallic aftertaste appears deep at the end of the sip but mainly this is all about sweetness m light in body slightly slick in feel d like i said above the first few sips were n't so bad towards the end however it became a chore to drink this overly sweet beer and eventually i drained the last few ounces notes a bud light drinking neighbor brought this over knowing i like ' i suppose coors deserves kudos for being able to convince some folks that this fits the bill as a craft brewed beer it clearly is not funny thing is about 15 years ago i would sometimes get this in pitchers at certain bars as it was 1 darker than your average macro lager and 2 relatively cheap back then i thought it was n't half bad for what it was either my tastes have evolved or this brew has gotten significantly worse because i am not able to drink thisWith Perturbative Baseline:
a poured into a tall pilsner glass it yields a clear light amber body with a big airy off white head that disappears quickly s not sure what that smell is first thing that comes to mind is corn syrup and maybe sweet malt no make that over sweet malt t bland and non offensive at first like the nose it 's sweet molasses corn syrup and maybe some caramel malt a slight metallic aftertaste appears deep at the end of the sip but mainly this is all about sweetness m light in body slightly slick in feel d like i said above the first few sips were n't so bad towards the end however it became a chore to drink this overly sweet beer and eventually i drained the last few ounces notes a bud light drinking neighbor brought this over knowing i like ' i suppose coors deserves kudos for being able to convince some folks that this fits the bill as a craft brewed beer it clearly is not funny thing is about 15 years ago i would sometimes get this in pitchers at certain bars as it was 1 darker than your average macro lager and 2 relatively cheap back then i thought it was n't half bad for what it was either my tastes have evolved or this brew has gotten significantly worse because i am not able to drink thisExample 719
Rationale length SIS = [2, 2]With SIS Method:
came to me a pale golden color with a thin white lace smell was buttery sort of ringwood aroma do they use ringwood and some rotten lemon not terribly appealing taste had a buttery toffee ringwood flavor again do they use ringwood sure seems like it some lemon that just was n't right like i said in the smell like it was rotten who knows and a soggy wheat sort of flavor i did not enjoy it at all mouthfeel was medium bodied adequately carbonated i really disliked this brew this is very rare for me but i actually could not finish the pintWith Integrated Gradients:
came to me a pale golden color with a thin white lace smell was buttery sort of ringwood aroma do they use ringwood and some rotten lemon not terribly appealing taste had a buttery toffee ringwood flavor again do they use ringwood sure seems like it some lemon that just was n't right like i said in the smell like it was rotten who knows and a soggy wheat sort of flavor i did not enjoy it at all mouthfeel was medium bodied adequately carbonated i really disliked this brew this is very rare for me but i actually could not finish the pintWith LIME:
came to me a pale golden color with a thin white lace smell was buttery sort of ringwood aroma do they use ringwood and some rotten lemon not terribly appealing taste had a buttery toffee ringwood flavor again do they use ringwood sure seems like it some lemon that just was n't right like i said in the smell like it was rotten who knows and a soggy wheat sort of flavor i did not enjoy it at all mouthfeel was medium bodied adequately carbonated i really disliked this brew this is very rare for me but i actually could not finish the pintWith Perturbative Baseline:
came to me a pale golden color with a thin white lace smell was buttery sort of ringwood aroma do they use ringwood and some rotten lemon not terribly appealing taste had a buttery toffee ringwood flavor again do they use ringwood sure seems like it some lemon that just was n't right like i said in the smell like it was rotten who knows and a soggy wheat sort of flavor i did not enjoy it at all mouthfeel was medium bodied adequately carbonated i really disliked this brew this is very rare for me but i actually could not finish the pintExample 720
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
pours an amber with an orange hue two inch white head fades quickly very little lacing smells like bread not much else taste some sweet malt and grass not much better than a macro lighter body with lots of carbonation not a lot of flavor but this is a refreshing beer i have no problem drinking these i just would n't itWith Integrated Gradients:
pours an amber with an orange hue two inch white head fades quickly very little lacing smells like bread not much else taste some sweet malt and grass not much better than a macro lighter body with lots of carbonation not a lot of flavor but this is a refreshing beer i have no problem drinking these i just would n't itWith LIME:
pours an amber with an orange hue two inch white head fades quickly very little lacing smells like bread not much else taste some sweet malt and grass not much better than a macro lighter body with lots of carbonation not a lot of flavor but this is a refreshing beer i have no problem drinking these i just would n't itWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours an amber with an orange hue two inch white head fades quickly very little lacing smells like bread not much else taste some sweet malt and grass not much better than a macro lighter body with lots of carbonation not a lot of flavor but this is a refreshing beer i have no problem drinking these i just would n't itExample 731
Rationale length SIS = [3, 2, 2]With SIS Method:
poured a surprisingly large 4 finger head deep amber color was impressive insert sound of tires smell was typical grolsch euro trash sour without anything balancing please do n't smell this beer if you have one taste had some light caramel little bitterness and pine nuttiness i 'm rating slightly below avg for this style mouthfeel was ok relatively smooth and good carbonation throughout actually drinkable if you plug your nose and do n't expect anything spectacular one of the ' offerings from gross um i mean grolschWith Integrated Gradients:
poured a surprisingly large 4 finger head deep amber color was impressive insert sound of tires smell was typical grolsch euro trash sour without anything balancing please do n't smell this beer if you have one taste had some light caramel little bitterness and pine nuttiness i 'm rating slightly below avg for this style mouthfeel was ok relatively smooth and good carbonation throughout actually drinkable if you plug your nose and do n't expect anything spectacular one of the ' offerings from gross um i mean grolschWith LIME:
poured a surprisingly large 4 finger head deep amber color was impressive insert sound of tires smell was typical grolsch euro trash sour without anything balancing please do n't smell this beer if you have one taste had some light caramel little bitterness and pine nuttiness i 'm rating slightly below avg for this style mouthfeel was ok relatively smooth and good carbonation throughout actually drinkable if you plug your nose and do n't expect anything spectacular one of the ' offerings from gross um i mean grolschWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured a surprisingly large 4 finger head deep amber color was impressive insert sound of tires smell was typical grolsch euro trash sour without anything balancing please do n't smell this beer if you have one taste had some light caramel little bitterness and pine nuttiness i 'm rating slightly below avg for this style mouthfeel was ok relatively smooth and good carbonation throughout actually drinkable if you plug your nose and do n't expect anything spectacular one of the ' offerings from gross um i mean grolschExample 735
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
thanks to for the sample poured a bright clear copper color with a thin tight head and just a hint of lacing in the glass nose was subdued malty with some peaty notes good mouthfeel for the taste exhibited some malt but too weak some smoky peaty action in there as well as a touch of hops at the end lending some bitterness i was looking for more malt and sweetness not to be found here overall 3 55 appearance 3 5 smell 3 5 taste 3 5 mouthfeel 4 drinkability 3 5With Integrated Gradients:
thanks to for the sample poured a bright clear copper color with a thin tight head and just a hint of lacing in the glass nose was subdued malty with some peaty notes good mouthfeel for the taste exhibited some malt but too weak some smoky peaty action in there as well as a touch of hops at the end lending some bitterness i was looking for more malt and sweetness not to be found here overall 3 55 appearance 3 5 smell 3 5 taste 3 5 mouthfeel 4 drinkability 3 5With LIME:
thanks to for the sample poured a bright clear copper color with a thin tight head and just a hint of lacing in the glass nose was subdued malty with some peaty notes good mouthfeel for the taste exhibited some malt but too weak some smoky peaty action in there as well as a touch of hops at the end lending some bitterness i was looking for more malt and sweetness not to be found here overall 3 55 appearance 3 5 smell 3 5 taste 3 5 mouthfeel 4 drinkability 3 5With Perturbative Baseline:
thanks to for the sample poured a bright clear copper color with a thin tight head and just a hint of lacing in the glass nose was subdued malty with some peaty notes good mouthfeel for the taste exhibited some malt but too weak some smoky peaty action in there as well as a touch of hops at the end lending some bitterness i was looking for more malt and sweetness not to be found here overall 3 55 appearance 3 5 smell 3 5 taste 3 5 mouthfeel 4 drinkability 3 5Example 737
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
uber rarity unfortunately the bottle i received was corked from notes appearance pour is a red orange amber small white head smell off musty rotten flavors that you expect from corked wine i have sampled in the neighborhood of 30 50 bottles of cantillon in my life and this is the first one that has been ' i knew almost instantly that something was amiss taste the must rotten flavors dominate on the first sip very much a issue there was no way to finish it or enjoy the bottle this is not ' funk as i typically enjoy those sorts of flavors from cantillon in particular sourness was still there it is one of those things some people do n't pick up on but once you know the taint you will always detect it mouthfeel dry thin medium carbonation drinkability as described above this bottle clearly had some issues i doubt i get to try it again and do not know where those issues came from but as is it was undrinkable i noticed some people may have picked up on this from reading other reviews to a lesser extent while some may not have had an issue at allWith Integrated Gradients:
uber rarity unfortunately the bottle i received was corked from notes appearance pour is a red orange amber small white head smell off musty rotten flavors that you expect from corked wine i have sampled in the neighborhood of 30 50 bottles of cantillon in my life and this is the first one that has been ' i knew almost instantly that something was amiss taste the must rotten flavors dominate on the first sip very much a issue there was no way to finish it or enjoy the bottle this is not ' funk as i typically enjoy those sorts of flavors from cantillon in particular sourness was still there it is one of those things some people do n't pick up on but once you know the taint you will always detect it mouthfeel dry thin medium carbonation drinkability as described above this bottle clearly had some issues i doubt i get to try it again and do not know where those issues came from but as is it was undrinkable i noticed some people may have picked up on this from reading other reviews to a lesser extent while some may not have had an issue at allWith LIME:
uber rarity unfortunately the bottle i received was corked from notes appearance pour is a red orange amber small white head smell off musty rotten flavors that you expect from corked wine i have sampled in the neighborhood of 30 50 bottles of cantillon in my life and this is the first one that has been ' i knew almost instantly that something was amiss taste the must rotten flavors dominate on the first sip very much a issue there was no way to finish it or enjoy the bottle this is not ' funk as i typically enjoy those sorts of flavors from cantillon in particular sourness was still there it is one of those things some people do n't pick up on but once you know the taint you will always detect it mouthfeel dry thin medium carbonation drinkability as described above this bottle clearly had some issues i doubt i get to try it again and do not know where those issues came from but as is it was undrinkable i noticed some people may have picked up on this from reading other reviews to a lesser extent while some may not have had an issue at allWith Perturbative Baseline:
uber rarity unfortunately the bottle i received was corked from notes appearance pour is a red orange amber small white head smell off musty rotten flavors that you expect from corked wine i have sampled in the neighborhood of 30 50 bottles of cantillon in my life and this is the first one that has been ' i knew almost instantly that something was amiss taste the must rotten flavors dominate on the first sip very much a issue there was no way to finish it or enjoy the bottle this is not ' funk as i typically enjoy those sorts of flavors from cantillon in particular sourness was still there it is one of those things some people do n't pick up on but once you know the taint you will always detect it mouthfeel dry thin medium carbonation drinkability as described above this bottle clearly had some issues i doubt i get to try it again and do not know where those issues came from but as is it was undrinkable i noticed some people may have picked up on this from reading other reviews to a lesser extent while some may not have had an issue at allExample 773
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
clean medium copper body with light golden edges small filmy off white head nose is caramel cookie malts cooked veggies and spicy if a bit mild hops toasted slightly hoppy flavors up front solid cookie dough malt follows gets more vegetal spicy and caramelly finish shows mild hop bitterness and lasting caramel cookie dough not bad moderate body with a slightly soapy feel another decent cheap brew fromWith Integrated Gradients:
clean medium copper body with light golden edges small filmy off white head nose is caramel cookie malts cooked veggies and spicy if a bit mild hops toasted slightly hoppy flavors up front solid cookie dough malt follows gets more vegetal spicy and caramelly finish shows mild hop bitterness and lasting caramel cookie dough not bad moderate body with a slightly soapy feel another decent cheap brew fromWith LIME:
clean medium copper body with light golden edges small filmy off white head nose is caramel cookie malts cooked veggies and spicy if a bit mild hops toasted slightly hoppy flavors up front solid cookie dough malt follows gets more vegetal spicy and caramelly finish shows mild hop bitterness and lasting caramel cookie dough not bad moderate body with a slightly soapy feel another decent cheap brew fromWith Perturbative Baseline:
clean medium copper body with light golden edges small filmy off white head nose is caramel cookie malts cooked veggies and spicy if a bit mild hops toasted slightly hoppy flavors up front solid cookie dough malt follows gets more vegetal spicy and caramelly finish shows mild hop bitterness and lasting caramel cookie dough not bad moderate body with a slightly soapy feel another decent cheap brew fromExample 785
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
1 year old bottle dark chestnut with slight head but excellent retention slight lacing the aroma has a bit of 'off ' scented hops not bad but not the a pleasant hop variety in terms of aroma a lot of malt comes through but it 's well balanced the taste actually reminds me a little of old less aggresive on the hops though with a sweeter malt bill there 's a bit of spiciness and a good dose of peat the body is medium full and medium heavy carbonation is nice and light the finish is dry and slightly sticky overall this was n't what i expected for a year old english style old ale but i was impressed nonethelessWith Integrated Gradients:
1 year old bottle dark chestnut with slight head but excellent retention slight lacing the aroma has a bit of 'off ' scented hops not bad but not the a pleasant hop variety in terms of aroma a lot of malt comes through but it 's well balanced the taste actually reminds me a little of old less aggresive on the hops though with a sweeter malt bill there 's a bit of spiciness and a good dose of peat the body is medium full and medium heavy carbonation is nice and light the finish is dry and slightly sticky overall this was n't what i expected for a year old english style old ale but i was impressed nonethelessWith LIME:
1 year old bottle dark chestnut with slight head but excellent retention slight lacing the aroma has a bit of 'off ' scented hops not bad but not the a pleasant hop variety in terms of aroma a lot of malt comes through but it 's well balanced the taste actually reminds me a little of old less aggresive on the hops though with a sweeter malt bill there 's a bit of spiciness and a good dose of peat the body is medium full and medium heavy carbonation is nice and light the finish is dry and slightly sticky overall this was n't what i expected for a year old english style old ale but i was impressed nonethelessWith Perturbative Baseline:
1 year old bottle dark chestnut with slight head but excellent retention slight lacing the aroma has a bit of 'off ' scented hops not bad but not the a pleasant hop variety in terms of aroma a lot of malt comes through but it 's well balanced the taste actually reminds me a little of old less aggresive on the hops though with a sweeter malt bill there 's a bit of spiciness and a good dose of peat the body is medium full and medium heavy carbonation is nice and light the finish is dry and slightly sticky overall this was n't what i expected for a year old english style old ale but i was impressed nonethelessExample 788
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
it 's an old classic in the ' version the self named champagne of beers now not so premium but in the bottom of the cooler at albeit a bargain price mildly sweet corny smell and a consistant lager taste slight bitterness but consistent throughout from start to finish good carbonation not a unique beer for the demanding 's taste but ice cold is a great way to refresh a hot summer day brings back lots of memories of tall blondes a summer sessioner without a doubt i can drink this all day or all night long or both i see they 've even bumped up the a tadWith Integrated Gradients:
it 's an old classic in the ' version the self named champagne of beers now not so premium but in the bottom of the cooler at albeit a bargain price mildly sweet corny smell and a consistant lager taste slight bitterness but consistent throughout from start to finish good carbonation not a unique beer for the demanding 's taste but ice cold is a great way to refresh a hot summer day brings back lots of memories of tall blondes a summer sessioner without a doubt i can drink this all day or all night long or both i see they 've even bumped up the a tadWith LIME:
it 's an old classic in the ' version the self named champagne of beers now not so premium but in the bottom of the cooler at albeit a bargain price mildly sweet corny smell and a consistant lager taste slight bitterness but consistent throughout from start to finish good carbonation not a unique beer for the demanding 's taste but ice cold is a great way to refresh a hot summer day brings back lots of memories of tall blondes a summer sessioner without a doubt i can drink this all day or all night long or both i see they 've even bumped up the a tadWith Perturbative Baseline:
it 's an old classic in the ' version the self named champagne of beers now not so premium but in the bottom of the cooler at albeit a bargain price mildly sweet corny smell and a consistant lager taste slight bitterness but consistent throughout from start to finish good carbonation not a unique beer for the demanding 's taste but ice cold is a great way to refresh a hot summer day brings back lots of memories of tall blondes a summer sessioner without a doubt i can drink this all day or all night long or both i see they 've even bumped up the a tadExample 795
Rationale length SIS = [2, 7]With SIS Method:
medium gold color with a big fluffy head fades light and a sour skunky flavor extremely one dimensional light malts slightly bitter hop finish light and carbonated goes down easy i 'd say this beer is a few above budweiser about the same level as heineken i would never buy this beer again unless i was at some sort of bar that only sold macros i 'd rather save the money and buy an 18 of high life or buy an actual half way decent beerWith Integrated Gradients:
medium gold color with a big fluffy head fades light and a sour skunky flavor extremely one dimensional light malts slightly bitter hop finish light and carbonated goes down easy i 'd say this beer is a few above budweiser about the same level as heineken i would never buy this beer again unless i was at some sort of bar that only sold macros i 'd rather save the money and buy an 18 of high life or buy an actual half way decent beerWith LIME:
medium gold color with a big fluffy head fades light and a sour skunky flavor extremely one dimensional light malts slightly bitter hop finish light and carbonated goes down easy i 'd say this beer is a few above budweiser about the same level as heineken i would never buy this beer again unless i was at some sort of bar that only sold macros i 'd rather save the money and buy an 18 of high life or buy an actual half way decent beerWith Perturbative Baseline:
medium gold color with a big fluffy head fades light and a sour skunky flavor extremely one dimensional light malts slightly bitter hop finish light and carbonated goes down easy i 'd say this beer is a few above budweiser about the same level as heineken i would never buy this beer again unless i was at some sort of bar that only sold macros i 'd rather save the money and buy an 18 of high life or buy an actual half way decent beerExample 799
Rationale length SIS = [1, 3, 3]With SIS Method:
a bright golden beer with a thick head smell is like a tripel with solvent and fruity smells but it also has a distinct dirty socks smell that is very disturbing taste is light malty with a nice yeast profile of exotic fruits and a little solvent and higher again this strange taste comes up and develops from dirty socks into overcooked vegetables especially when swallowed this taste is at the end of my tongue one of the few drained beers i hadWith Integrated Gradients:
a bright golden beer with a thick head smell is like a tripel with solvent and fruity smells but it also has a distinct dirty socks smell that is very disturbing taste is light malty with a nice yeast profile of exotic fruits and a little solvent and higher again this strange taste comes up and develops from dirty socks into overcooked vegetables especially when swallowed this taste is at the end of my tongue one of the few drained beers i hadWith LIME:
a bright golden beer with a thick head smell is like a tripel with solvent and fruity smells but it also has a distinct dirty socks smell that is very disturbing taste is light malty with a nice yeast profile of exotic fruits and a little solvent and higher again this strange taste comes up and develops from dirty socks into overcooked vegetables especially when swallowed this taste is at the end of my tongue one of the few drained beers i hadWith Perturbative Baseline:
a bright golden beer with a thick head smell is like a tripel with solvent and fruity smells but it also has a distinct dirty socks smell that is very disturbing taste is light malty with a nice yeast profile of exotic fruits and a little solvent and higher again this strange taste comes up and develops from dirty socks into overcooked vegetables especially when swallowed this taste is at the end of my tongue one of the few drained beers i hadExample 833
Rationale length SIS = [4, 6]With SIS Method:
had this on tap at my local pours a dark reddish brown color with a short fizzy head faint toasted malt smell but couldnt really notice anything else in the aroma malty slightly sweet taste with a crisp dry mouthfeel couldnt detect much in the hops department basically this beer was n't bad but it was n't great either could use a bit more character but on the plus side it was pretty smooth and drinkable and went well with my steakWith Integrated Gradients:
had this on tap at my local pours a dark reddish brown color with a short fizzy head faint toasted malt smell but couldnt really notice anything else in the aroma malty slightly sweet taste with a crisp dry mouthfeel couldnt detect much in the hops department basically this beer was n't bad but it was n't great either could use a bit more character but on the plus side it was pretty smooth and drinkable and went well with my steakWith LIME:
had this on tap at my local pours a dark reddish brown color with a short fizzy head faint toasted malt smell but couldnt really notice anything else in the aroma malty slightly sweet taste with a crisp dry mouthfeel couldnt detect much in the hops department basically this beer was n't bad but it was n't great either could use a bit more character but on the plus side it was pretty smooth and drinkable and went well with my steakWith Perturbative Baseline:
had this on tap at my local pours a dark reddish brown color with a short fizzy head faint toasted malt smell but couldnt really notice anything else in the aroma malty slightly sweet taste with a crisp dry mouthfeel couldnt detect much in the hops department basically this beer was n't bad but it was n't great either could use a bit more character but on the plus side it was pretty smooth and drinkable and went well with my steakExample 879
Rationale length SIS = [3, 3]With SIS Method:
a couple of generous it now seems as if this is to be the replacement of the downtown honey brown beer at olde main since late spring 2006 clear and light straw in appearance yet not entirely devoid of color smells like not much maybe a hint of malts hops and or grasses but at least it 's not obnoxious taste wise it 's something like a watered down czech pilsner light bodied and relatively smooth about as drinkable as water brewed with care but not for customers according to bar this is olde main 's in house alternative to miller lite etc granted it 's much better than such swill but that does n't mean it 's any good basically if you 're reading beeradvocate com you 'll have no interest in having a pint of thisWith Integrated Gradients:
a couple of generous it now seems as if this is to be the replacement of the downtown honey brown beer at olde main since late spring 2006 clear and light straw in appearance yet not entirely devoid of color smells like not much maybe a hint of malts hops and or grasses but at least it 's not obnoxious taste wise it 's something like a watered down czech pilsner light bodied and relatively smooth about as drinkable as water brewed with care but not for customers according to bar this is olde main 's in house alternative to miller lite etc granted it 's much better than such swill but that does n't mean it 's any good basically if you 're reading beeradvocate com you 'll have no interest in having a pint of thisWith LIME:
a couple of generous it now seems as if this is to be the replacement of the downtown honey brown beer at olde main since late spring 2006 clear and light straw in appearance yet not entirely devoid of color smells like not much maybe a hint of malts hops and or grasses but at least it 's not obnoxious taste wise it 's something like a watered down czech pilsner light bodied and relatively smooth about as drinkable as water brewed with care but not for customers according to bar this is olde main 's in house alternative to miller lite etc granted it 's much better than such swill but that does n't mean it 's any good basically if you 're reading beeradvocate com you 'll have no interest in having a pint of thisWith Perturbative Baseline:
a couple of generous it now seems as if this is to be the replacement of the downtown honey brown beer at olde main since late spring 2006 clear and light straw in appearance yet not entirely devoid of color smells like not much maybe a hint of malts hops and or grasses but at least it 's not obnoxious taste wise it 's something like a watered down czech pilsner light bodied and relatively smooth about as drinkable as water brewed with care but not for customers according to bar this is olde main 's in house alternative to miller lite etc granted it 's much better than such swill but that does n't mean it 's any good basically if you 're reading beeradvocate com you 'll have no interest in having a pint of thisExample 885
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
presentation comes in a green 50 cl can with the logo a description of the beer in a number of and large text describing malt ' poured into a pint glass appearance pours a solid blonde gold a little bit more copper colored than a typical american macro lager decent head with weak retention but as the head disappears it leaves behind a good amount of lacing smell bready aroma with a slight hint of malt unfortunate vegetable smells especially a strong corn presence taste cloyingly sweet nose with overpowering vegetable taste a hint of hop bitterness follows but fails to the beer no real finish and a horrible lingering aftertaste of sweet vegetable flavors as the beer warms a little bit more bitterness helps balance the sweetness but again it 's not enough mouthfeel slightly below average very thin drinkability i 'm glad i picked up a can of this instead of going for the 65 cl bottle far too sweet to handle in large or even small quantities a huge disappointment from brasserie after the excellent de garde i 'm still interested in trying their du but i 'll steer clear of the blonde in the futureWith Integrated Gradients:
presentation comes in a green 50 cl can with the logo a description of the beer in a number of and large text describing malt ' poured into a pint glass appearance pours a solid blonde gold a little bit more copper colored than a typical american macro lager decent head with weak retention but as the head disappears it leaves behind a good amount of lacing smell bready aroma with a slight hint of malt unfortunate vegetable smells especially a strong corn presence taste cloyingly sweet nose with overpowering vegetable taste a hint of hop bitterness follows but fails to the beer no real finish and a horrible lingering aftertaste of sweet vegetable flavors as the beer warms a little bit more bitterness helps balance the sweetness but again it 's not enough mouthfeel slightly below average very thin drinkability i 'm glad i picked up a can of this instead of going for the 65 cl bottle far too sweet to handle in large or even small quantities a huge disappointment from brasserie after the excellent de garde i 'm still interested in trying their du but i 'll steer clear of the blonde in the futureWith LIME:
presentation comes in a green 50 cl can with the logo a description of the beer in a number of and large text describing malt ' poured into a pint glass appearance pours a solid blonde gold a little bit more copper colored than a typical american macro lager decent head with weak retention but as the head disappears it leaves behind a good amount of lacing smell bready aroma with a slight hint of malt unfortunate vegetable smells especially a strong corn presence taste cloyingly sweet nose with overpowering vegetable taste a hint of hop bitterness follows but fails to the beer no real finish and a horrible lingering aftertaste of sweet vegetable flavors as the beer warms a little bit more bitterness helps balance the sweetness but again it 's not enough mouthfeel slightly below average very thin drinkability i 'm glad i picked up a can of this instead of going for the 65 cl bottle far too sweet to handle in large or even small quantities a huge disappointment from brasserie after the excellent de garde i 'm still interested in trying their du but i 'll steer clear of the blonde in the futureWith Perturbative Baseline:
presentation comes in a green 50 cl can with the logo a description of the beer in a number of and large text describing malt ' poured into a pint glass appearance pours a solid blonde gold a little bit more copper colored than a typical american macro lager decent head with weak retention but as the head disappears it leaves behind a good amount of lacing smell bready aroma with a slight hint of malt unfortunate vegetable smells especially a strong corn presence taste cloyingly sweet nose with overpowering vegetable taste a hint of hop bitterness follows but fails to the beer no real finish and a horrible lingering aftertaste of sweet vegetable flavors as the beer warms a little bit more bitterness helps balance the sweetness but again it 's not enough mouthfeel slightly below average very thin drinkability i 'm glad i picked up a can of this instead of going for the 65 cl bottle far too sweet to handle in large or even small quantities a huge disappointment from brasserie after the excellent de garde i 'm still interested in trying their du but i 'll steer clear of the blonde in the futureExample 912
Rationale length SIS = [2, 3]With SIS Method:
12 oz bottle poured into a pint glass a pours a transparent pale golden color the head is pale white with no cream one finger 's height and retention i looked away for a few seconds and the head was gone s stale cereal grains dominate hardly any other notes to speak of very mild in strength t sharp corn grainy notes throughout it 's entirety watery and has no hops characters or esters to be found very simple not surprisingly m highly carbonated and crisp on the front with a smooth finish d yes it is drinkable but there are certainly better choices even in the cheap american adjunct beer category hell at least drink original coorsWith Integrated Gradients:
12 oz bottle poured into a pint glass a pours a transparent pale golden color the head is pale white with no cream one finger 's height and retention i looked away for a few seconds and the head was gone s stale cereal grains dominate hardly any other notes to speak of very mild in strength t sharp corn grainy notes throughout it 's entirety watery and has no hops characters or esters to be found very simple not surprisingly m highly carbonated and crisp on the front with a smooth finish d yes it is drinkable but there are certainly better choices even in the cheap american adjunct beer category hell at least drink original coorsWith LIME:
12 oz bottle poured into a pint glass a pours a transparent pale golden color the head is pale white with no cream one finger 's height and retention i looked away for a few seconds and the head was gone s stale cereal grains dominate hardly any other notes to speak of very mild in strength t sharp corn grainy notes throughout it 's entirety watery and has no hops characters or esters to be found very simple not surprisingly m highly carbonated and crisp on the front with a smooth finish d yes it is drinkable but there are certainly better choices even in the cheap american adjunct beer category hell at least drink original coorsWith Perturbative Baseline:
12 oz bottle poured into a pint glass a pours a transparent pale golden color the head is pale white with no cream one finger 's height and retention i looked away for a few seconds and the head was gone s stale cereal grains dominate hardly any other notes to speak of very mild in strength t sharp corn grainy notes throughout it 's entirety watery and has no hops characters or esters to be found very simple not surprisingly m highly carbonated and crisp on the front with a smooth finish d yes it is drinkable but there are certainly better choices even in the cheap american adjunct beer category hell at least drink original coorsExample 917
Rationale length SIS = [2, 4]With SIS Method:
bought at du des t r 6 11 03 stored cool dark miles in my a big coarse cream colored head sits on a clear dirty gold beer lots of fast carbonation the smell is sweet malty lagery a touch of metal in the lagery sweetish front corn syrup middle leads to a bitter dry finish it 's a decent lager but nothing awesome the corn syrup reminds me of an naWith Integrated Gradients:
bought at du des t r 6 11 03 stored cool dark miles in my a big coarse cream colored head sits on a clear dirty gold beer lots of fast carbonation the smell is sweet malty lagery a touch of metal in the lagery sweetish front corn syrup middle leads to a bitter dry finish it 's a decent lager but nothing awesome the corn syrup reminds me of an naWith LIME:
bought at du des t r 6 11 03 stored cool dark miles in my a big coarse cream colored head sits on a clear dirty gold beer lots of fast carbonation the smell is sweet malty lagery a touch of metal in the lagery sweetish front corn syrup middle leads to a bitter dry finish it 's a decent lager but nothing awesome the corn syrup reminds me of an naWith Perturbative Baseline:
bought at du des t r 6 11 03 stored cool dark miles in my a big coarse cream colored head sits on a clear dirty gold beer lots of fast carbonation the smell is sweet malty lagery a touch of metal in the lagery sweetish front corn syrup middle leads to a bitter dry finish it 's a decent lager but nothing awesome the corn syrup reminds me of an naExample 935
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
got this at hall after seeing the came a dark gold autumn leaf colour with a sliver of a head but the bartender poured it improperly with the glass being a small size i doubt she could have poured a decent head on it without it overflowing barley grain smell a little sweet a little weak kinda bland tasting sweet chewy malt odd aftertaste it was n't bitter it was sour sour is the best word i could use to describe and that is n't very close thin mouthfeel the chewy malt adds a little texture to the brew overall it 's okay i 've had better i 've also had worse but next time i 'm at hall i 'll order a guinness or maybe a beck 's if i have n't had it alreadyWith Integrated Gradients:
got this at hall after seeing the came a dark gold autumn leaf colour with a sliver of a head but the bartender poured it improperly with the glass being a small size i doubt she could have poured a decent head on it without it overflowing barley grain smell a little sweet a little weak kinda bland tasting sweet chewy malt odd aftertaste it was n't bitter it was sour sour is the best word i could use to describe and that is n't very close thin mouthfeel the chewy malt adds a little texture to the brew overall it 's okay i 've had better i 've also had worse but next time i 'm at hall i 'll order a guinness or maybe a beck 's if i have n't had it alreadyWith LIME:
got this at hall after seeing the came a dark gold autumn leaf colour with a sliver of a head but the bartender poured it improperly with the glass being a small size i doubt she could have poured a decent head on it without it overflowing barley grain smell a little sweet a little weak kinda bland tasting sweet chewy malt odd aftertaste it was n't bitter it was sour sour is the best word i could use to describe and that is n't very close thin mouthfeel the chewy malt adds a little texture to the brew overall it 's okay i 've had better i 've also had worse but next time i 'm at hall i 'll order a guinness or maybe a beck 's if i have n't had it alreadyWith Perturbative Baseline:
got this at hall after seeing the came a dark gold autumn leaf colour with a sliver of a head but the bartender poured it improperly with the glass being a small size i doubt she could have poured a decent head on it without it overflowing barley grain smell a little sweet a little weak kinda bland tasting sweet chewy malt odd aftertaste it was n't bitter it was sour sour is the best word i could use to describe and that is n't very close thin mouthfeel the chewy malt adds a little texture to the brew overall it 's okay i 've had better i 've also had worse but next time i 'm at hall i 'll order a guinness or maybe a beck 's if i have n't had it alreadyExample 942
Rationale length SIS = [9]With SIS Method:
octoberfest say the word and you probably think of big parties with beer girls dressed in traditional and a brew like this i sure did so when i saw this available via the single bottle i figured that this would be a great brew to enjoy the season with even if i could n't get to a real event like those in germany every year like so many others on here i was let down by this beer from the moment i poured it out i know that marzens are n't the highest rated brews on here but i do expect an imported offering like this to have some taste body and drinkability to it light pour to this was a good head and lacing that was better than expected those were the best aspects of this beer as the aroma was practically nonexistent and the head faded fairly quickly marzen 's tend to be a bit thin in the mouthfeel for me but even this did n't match up to my less than lofty expectations there was straw grass and floral notes to this beer but i could n't wonder how much of the taste had to do with the green bottle sure enough this tasted skunked as soon as i took a sip and because this had n't been on the shelf that long i think that spoke more about the beer than the presentation of it further tasting of this led me to wonder what style it was since it reminded me of an adjunct lager in every aspect the seemed less than up to standards and the aftertaste was sour enough to beg for a chaser any type that would the lingering and bitterness i have no idea how something this bad could be so strong in the alcohol department this is not the kind of beer i would want to get drunk on and even though the carbonation did n't detract from the taste this was n't something that i could down very quickly maybe i 'm not up to snuff on my appreciation of this style but after seeing how low this was rated on here i 'm thinking that this beer is about a big a letdown as they getWith Integrated Gradients:
octoberfest say the word and you probably think of big parties with beer girls dressed in traditional and a brew like this i sure did so when i saw this available via the single bottle i figured that this would be a great brew to enjoy the season with even if i could n't get to a real event like those in germany every year like so many others on here i was let down by this beer from the moment i poured it out i know that marzens are n't the highest rated brews on here but i do expect an imported offering like this to have some taste body and drinkability to it light pour to this was a good head and lacing that was better than expected those were the best aspects of this beer as the aroma was practically nonexistent and the head faded fairly quickly marzen 's tend to be a bit thin in the mouthfeel for me but even this did n't match up to my less than lofty expectations there was straw grass and floral notes to this beer but i could n't wonder how much of the taste had to do with the green bottle sure enough this tasted skunked as soon as i took a sip and because this had n't been on the shelf that long i think that spoke more about the beer than the presentation of it further tasting of this led me to wonder what style it was since it reminded me of an adjunct lager in every aspect the seemed less than up to standards and the aftertaste was sour enough to beg for a chaser any type that would the lingering and bitterness i have no idea how something this bad could be so strong in the alcohol department this is not the kind of beer i would want to get drunk on and even though the carbonation did n't detract from the taste this was n't something that i could down very quickly maybe i 'm not up to snuff on my appreciation of this style but after seeing how low this was rated on here i 'm thinking that this beer is about a big a letdown as they getWith LIME:
octoberfest say the word and you probably think of big parties with beer girls dressed in traditional and a brew like this i sure did so when i saw this available via the single bottle i figured that this would be a great brew to enjoy the season with even if i could n't get to a real event like those in germany every year like so many others on here i was let down by this beer from the moment i poured it out i know that marzens are n't the highest rated brews on here but i do expect an imported offering like this to have some taste body and drinkability to it light pour to this was a good head and lacing that was better than expected those were the best aspects of this beer as the aroma was practically nonexistent and the head faded fairly quickly marzen 's tend to be a bit thin in the mouthfeel for me but even this did n't match up to my less than lofty expectations there was straw grass and floral notes to this beer but i could n't wonder how much of the taste had to do with the green bottle sure enough this tasted skunked as soon as i took a sip and because this had n't been on the shelf that long i think that spoke more about the beer than the presentation of it further tasting of this led me to wonder what style it was since it reminded me of an adjunct lager in every aspect the seemed less than up to standards and the aftertaste was sour enough to beg for a chaser any type that would the lingering and bitterness i have no idea how something this bad could be so strong in the alcohol department this is not the kind of beer i would want to get drunk on and even though the carbonation did n't detract from the taste this was n't something that i could down very quickly maybe i 'm not up to snuff on my appreciation of this style but after seeing how low this was rated on here i 'm thinking that this beer is about a big a letdown as they getWith Perturbative Baseline:
octoberfest say the word and you probably think of big parties with beer girls dressed in traditional and a brew like this i sure did so when i saw this available via the single bottle i figured that this would be a great brew to enjoy the season with even if i could n't get to a real event like those in germany every year like so many others on here i was let down by this beer from the moment i poured it out i know that marzens are n't the highest rated brews on here but i do expect an imported offering like this to have some taste body and drinkability to it light pour to this was a good head and lacing that was better than expected those were the best aspects of this beer as the aroma was practically nonexistent and the head faded fairly quickly marzen 's tend to be a bit thin in the mouthfeel for me but even this did n't match up to my less than lofty expectations there was straw grass and floral notes to this beer but i could n't wonder how much of the taste had to do with the green bottle sure enough this tasted skunked as soon as i took a sip and because this had n't been on the shelf that long i think that spoke more about the beer than the presentation of it further tasting of this led me to wonder what style it was since it reminded me of an adjunct lager in every aspect the seemed less than up to standards and the aftertaste was sour enough to beg for a chaser any type that would the lingering and bitterness i have no idea how something this bad could be so strong in the alcohol department this is not the kind of beer i would want to get drunk on and even though the carbonation did n't detract from the taste this was n't something that i could down very quickly maybe i 'm not up to snuff on my appreciation of this style but after seeing how low this was rated on here i 'm thinking that this beer is about a big a letdown as they getExample 955
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
a poured black with an awesome creamy head s smells of burnt malts and that 's about it t burnt malts dominate nothing else was really going on with it not bad but not good m full bodied and smooth nice mouthfeel d the burnt malts overpower making this a very one dimensional brew it got kind of boring after a while however it was good enough for me to finish a pitcher so it was n't too badWith Integrated Gradients:
a poured black with an awesome creamy head s smells of burnt malts and that 's about it t burnt malts dominate nothing else was really going on with it not bad but not good m full bodied and smooth nice mouthfeel d the burnt malts overpower making this a very one dimensional brew it got kind of boring after a while however it was good enough for me to finish a pitcher so it was n't too badWith LIME:
a poured black with an awesome creamy head s smells of burnt malts and that 's about it t burnt malts dominate nothing else was really going on with it not bad but not good m full bodied and smooth nice mouthfeel d the burnt malts overpower making this a very one dimensional brew it got kind of boring after a while however it was good enough for me to finish a pitcher so it was n't too badWith Perturbative Baseline:
a poured black with an awesome creamy head s smells of burnt malts and that 's about it t burnt malts dominate nothing else was really going on with it not bad but not good m full bodied and smooth nice mouthfeel d the burnt malts overpower making this a very one dimensional brew it got kind of boring after a while however it was good enough for me to finish a pitcher so it was n't too badExample 983
Rationale length SIS = [3, 6, 12]With SIS Method:
pours a white one finger head that dissipates moderately quickly crystal clear straw body with a small amount of visible carbonation slightly sweet corn scent unremarkable taste light on the hoppiness does n't bring much to the palate pretty one dimensional but that 's pretty expected for an extra pale ale very light watery mouthfeel but not very crisp goes down with very little trace if you 're in the mood for a super light session beer that 's not too boring then this might be a better compromise than some of the other similar aals out thereWith Integrated Gradients:
pours a white one finger head that dissipates moderately quickly crystal clear straw body with a small amount of visible carbonation slightly sweet corn scent unremarkable taste light on the hoppiness does n't bring much to the palate pretty one dimensional but that 's pretty expected for an extra pale ale very light watery mouthfeel but not very crisp goes down with very little trace if you 're in the mood for a super light session beer that 's not too boring then this might be a better compromise than some of the other similar aals out thereWith LIME:
pours a white one finger head that dissipates moderately quickly crystal clear straw body with a small amount of visible carbonation slightly sweet corn scent unremarkable taste light on the hoppiness does n't bring much to the palate pretty one dimensional but that 's pretty expected for an extra pale ale very light watery mouthfeel but not very crisp goes down with very little trace if you 're in the mood for a super light session beer that 's not too boring then this might be a better compromise than some of the other similar aals out thereWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours a white one finger head that dissipates moderately quickly crystal clear straw body with a small amount of visible carbonation slightly sweet corn scent unremarkable taste light on the hoppiness does n't bring much to the palate pretty one dimensional but that 's pretty expected for an extra pale ale very light watery mouthfeel but not very crisp goes down with very little trace if you 're in the mood for a super light session beer that 's not too boring then this might be a better compromise than some of the other similar aals out there